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SML 418S

1977 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

286,284 mi
Last recorded286,284 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Range Rover49,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSML 418S
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 286,284 miles

Nearside Front windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 283,417 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 279,338 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush chassis end (2.4.G.2)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 12 Jan 2015 272,764 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 270,351 miles

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both front tyres perrished

both rear tyre worn low

Fail 5 Feb 2014 270,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both front tyres perrished

both rear tyre worn low

Pass 29 Sep 2010 270,361 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front hub-seals weaping

o/s/r chassis rail showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2010 270,350 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front hub-seals weaping

o/s/r chassis rail showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2009 268,858 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 260,729 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 260,671 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 250,860 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 250,860 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 235,187 miles

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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SML 418S is a 1977 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SML 418S, 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 SML 418S registered?

SML 418S is a 1977 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 12 October 1977.

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