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BAH 158J

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

649 mi
Last recorded649 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAH 158J
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 649 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 555 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 431 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 394 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 218 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 16 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 79,283 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 79,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 78,655 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 78,653 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 78,065 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 78,065 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 21,269 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 21,262 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 20,896 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 18,833 miles

Some play in steering box.

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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BAH 158J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BAH 158J, 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 BAH 158J registered?

BAH 158J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 2 April 1971.

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