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AWU 31K

1972 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,790 mi
Last recorded16,790 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Range Rover61,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWU 31K
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 16,790 miles

all brake hoses slightly perished and ferrules starting to corrode

boot floor corroded but not holed

exhaust system very rusty but not blowing

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play steering uj

Fail 18 Feb 2010 16,790 miles

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

all brake hoses slightly perished and ferrules starting to corrode

boot floor corroded but not holed

exhaust system very rusty but not blowing

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play steering uj

Fail 2 Feb 2010 16,763 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

all brake hoses slightly perished and brake ferrules starting to corrode

boot floor corroded but not holed

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play steering uj

Pass 23 Jan 2009 15,475 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 13,239 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 91,281 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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AWU 31K is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AWU 31K, 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

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What year was AWU 31K registered?

AWU 31K is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 7 April 1972.

Is AWU 31K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWU 31K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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