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ARD 491K

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Gold Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,475 mi
Last recorded18,475 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARD 491K
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 18,475 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 18,447 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 18,443 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

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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ARD 491K is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Gold with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ARD 491K, 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 ARD 491K registered?

ARD 491K is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is ARD 491K safe to buy?

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