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NCC 778R

1977 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,089 mi
Last recorded40,089 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Range Rover49,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCC 778R
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 40,089 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 40,087 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 39,939 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre splitting /cracking in tread pattern

Nearside Rear tyre splitting / cracking in tread pattern

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre splitting / cracking in tread pattern

Fail 3 Aug 2017 39,939 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre splitting /cracking in tread pattern

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre splitting / cracking in tread pattern

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre splitting / cracking in tread pattern

Pass 24 Aug 2016 39,347 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole in gaiter (2.2.C.1c)

all tyres perishing

coolant leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 38,887 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake anti-slip worn but complete

Pass 28 May 2014 36,583 miles

Oil leak

Oil seepage around Gearbox.

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 36,179 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Slight Fluid seepage around Transmission.

Slight seepage from ALL Differentials.

Pass 28 May 2012 36,172 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2012 36,172 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

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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NCC 778R is a 1977 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NCC 778R, 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 NCC 778R registered?

NCC 778R is a 1977 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 June 1977.

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