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TAP 415R

1977 Land Rover Range Rover

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

21,857 mi
Last recorded21,857 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Range Rover49,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAP 415R
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 21,857 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 20,781 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 19,333 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 18,127 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 16,660 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 14,689 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front lower sill corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2020 14,684 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front lower sill corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2019 13,013 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body Mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 13,013 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body Mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 11,507 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 11,506 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 8,879 miles

Front Steering arm joint by steering box slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorber lower bush deteriated

Pass 26 Aug 2016 6,008 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 2,896 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 99,658 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 96,311 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 93,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 28,985 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 83,924 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 80,697 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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TAP 415R is a 1977 Land Rover Range Rover in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TAP 415R, 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 TAP 415R registered?

TAP 415R is a 1977 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 15 March 1977.

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