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ORK 978R

1976 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,996 mi
Last recorded75,996 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Range Rover50,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORK 978R
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 75,996 miles

rear axle joint gaiter condition

Fail 26 Feb 2018 75,996 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

rear axle joint gaiter condition

Pass 1 Aug 2016 75,940 miles

underbody corrsion

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak

Fail 15 May 2015 75,325 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all 4 tyres perished

floors rusted

offside rear chassis condition

rear axle joint gaiter condition

Pass 15 May 2015 75,325 miles

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

all 4 tyres perished

floors rusted

offside rear chassis condition

rear axle joint gaiter condition

Pass 22 Feb 2011

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Feb 2011

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 75,311 miles

Coolant leak

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2009 75,311 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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ORK 978R is a 1976 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1976 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 50,435 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 ORK 978R, 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 50 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ORK 978R registered?

ORK 978R is a 1976 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 17 November 1976.

Is ORK 978R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORK 978R shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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