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VRW 527S

1977 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,369 mi
Last recorded51,369 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Range Rover49,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRW 527S
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 51,369 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 49,159 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 48,959 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 48,490 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 47,307 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 46,683 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 44,172 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 43,414 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 43,414 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 41,552 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 41,552 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

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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VRW 527S is a 1977 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VRW 527S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VRW 527S?

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What year was VRW 527S registered?

VRW 527S is a 1977 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 14 September 1977.

Is VRW 527S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRW 527S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VRW 527S have outstanding finance?

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