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263 VHT

1972 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,922 mi
Last recorded113,922 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Range Rover61,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration263 VHT
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 113,922 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

can not see brake pads

nearside back of front hub damp

nearside front body corroded near mount area

offside back of front hub damp

offside front body corroded near mount area

offside rear underside of body corroded

tow bar electricts plug hanging loose

Fail 30 Nov 2011 113,922 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

can not see brake pads

nearside back of front hub damp

nearside front body corroded near mount area

offside back of front hub damp

offside front body corroded near mount area

offside rear underside of body corroded

tow bar electricts plug hanging loose

Pass 18 Aug 2010 113,896 miles

Oil leak

dampness around near side rear brake area

Fail 16 Aug 2010 113,895 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

battery when flat

dampness around near side rear brake area

Pass 18 Apr 2009 113,786 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 113,779 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 113,750 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 113,748 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 113,741 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 113,736 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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263 VHT is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 61,941 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 263 VHT, 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 54 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 263 VHT registered?

263 VHT is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 14 February 1972.

Is 263 VHT safe to buy?

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