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APP 26J

1971 Land Rover Rangerover

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,960 mi
Last recorded86,960 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Rangerover85,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPP 26J
MakeLand Rover
ModelRangerover
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 86,960 miles

body corrosion all around in places

chassis corrosion in places

drop arm dust cover spliting

oil leak in places

Pass 23 Jun 2016 86,502 miles

body corrosion allround in places

chassis corrosion in places

drop arm dust cover spliting

Pass 5 Jun 2015 86,193 miles

fuel pump cover split on pipe

heavy chassis corrosion in places

Fail 19 May 2015 86,190 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

fuel pump pipe cover split on pipe to pump

heavy chassis corrosion in places

Pass 13 Dec 2013 86,123 miles

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

body corrosion in places

chassis corrosion in places

n/s/f shocker mouting showing signs of corrosion

seat belts slow to retract

Fail 13 Nov 2013 86,123 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

body corrosion in places

chassis corrosion in places

n/s/f shocker mtg showing signs of corrosion

seat belts slow to retract

Pass 12 Nov 2012 86,062 miles

centre fuel pipe starting to perish

front seatbelts slow to retract

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 12 Oct 2011 85,799 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 85,799 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

light play in o/s panion bar bush

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 13 Aug 2010 85,590 miles

chassis showing signs of corrosion

front discs corroding

fuel line inscure

n/s/f inner spot light inop

o/s/r tyre just legall

Pass 19 Aug 2009 85,153 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 85,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

chassis showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f brake disc cover showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2008 84,703 miles

body showing signs of corrosion

chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2007 84,144 miles

chassis showing signs of corrosion in places

slight leak from n/s/r hub seal

Pass 19 Apr 2006 80,265 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Rangerover?

Based on 2,667 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
5,219
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 66
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
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APP 26J is a 1971 Land Rover Rangerover in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Rangerover models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 85,799 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 Rangerover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying APP 26J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Rangerover typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Land Rover Rangerover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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APP 26J is a 1971 Land Rover Rangerover, first registered on 16 June 1971.

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