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8579 HX

1972 Land Rover Range Rover

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,661 mi
Last recorded95,661 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Range Rover61,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8579 HX
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 95,661 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 95,104 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 94,484 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 94,223 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 139,531 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 88,794 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 84,609 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 84,609 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 84,123 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 83,048 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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8579 HX is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 8579 HX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 8579 HX?

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What year was 8579 HX registered?

8579 HX is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 4 November 1972.

Is 8579 HX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8579 HX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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