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BDN 85R

1977 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

16,088 mi
Last recorded16,088 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Range Rover49,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDN 85R
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2017 16,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre cut's in inner side wall

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt axle wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 16,088 miles

Parking brake just within limits

Fail 28 Jun 2016 16,088 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked Both hoses, Caliper end... (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Chalked!! (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Rear brake efficiency low...

Fail 22 Sep 2006 40,467 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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BDN 85R is a 1977 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1977 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 49,765 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BDN 85R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 49 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BDN 85R registered?

BDN 85R is a 1977 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 13 June 1977.

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