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BAU 271K

1972 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,475 mi
Last recorded64,475 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Range Rover61,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAU 271K
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 64,475 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 62,573 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 62,573 miles

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 60,468 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 87,030 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 83,139 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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BAU 271K is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BAU 271K, 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.

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What year was BAU 271K registered?

BAU 271K is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 16 February 1972.

Is BAU 271K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAU 271K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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