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BHJ 228J

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,499 mi
Last recorded140,499 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 228J
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 140,499 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2019 140,493 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2018 131,119 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 135,640 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 130,427 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 123,518 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 128,750 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 126,275 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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BHJ 228J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BHJ 228J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BHJ 228J registered?

BHJ 228J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 5 February 1971.

Is BHJ 228J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHJ 228J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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