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AFX 517A

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

180,762 mi
Last recorded180,762 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFX 517A
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 180,762 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 180,757 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 180,747 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 180,726 miles

ALL tyres slightly perished.

Front Propshaft universal joint worn Axle end ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Bent (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ,ALL (3.5.1i)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn Axle end ()

Fail 16 Jun 2016 180,726 miles

ALL tyres slightly perished.

Front Propshaft universal joint worn Axle end ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Bent (6.3.1d)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ,ALL (3.5.1i)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn Axle end ()

Fail 19 May 2016 180,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working Flashing (1.2.1b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Off steering box. (2.2.B.1h)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Bent (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

Excessive play rear UJ.

Pass 13 Dec 2013 180,721 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 180,605 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 180,589 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 180,567 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 180,559 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 180,359 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 180,305 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 179,519 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 178,792 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 176,255 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AFX 517A is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 63,260 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 AFX 517A, 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 55 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 AFX 517A registered?

AFX 517A is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 20 April 1971.

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