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BHW 556J

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

177,233 mi
Last recorded177,233 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHW 556J
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2016 177,233 miles

both front hub seal slight leaking

nearside rear inner sill has corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2015 175,937 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear brake back plates missing

steering damper bushes have wear

Pass 8 Jul 2014 174,961 miles

Oil leak

off side outer sill slighty corrored

wear pan arm rod bushes

Pass 16 Jul 2013 174,294 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 172,785 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 171,712 miles

n/s rear hub oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 170,785 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 169,239 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 168,427 miles

slight leak o-s-r hub seal

Pass 11 Jul 2007 167,293 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 166,044 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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BHW 556J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BHW 556J, 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 BHW 556J registered?

BHW 556J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 26 April 1971.

Is BHW 556J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHW 556J shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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