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BLH 707S

1978 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

61,111 mi
Last recorded61,111 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Range Rover54,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLH 707S
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 61,111 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 60,824 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 60,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 60,604 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 60,485 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 60,485 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 60,346 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 60,016 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 59,680 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 59,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 59,145 miles

Slight movement in front + rear suspension bushes.

Slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 24 Nov 2009 58,043 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 58,043 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 57,254 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 57,254 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 55,856 miles

Nearside Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 55,856 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 55,089 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 55,071 miles

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

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

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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BLH 707S is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 54,104 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 BLH 707S, 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 48 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 BLH 707S registered?

BLH 707S is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 9 June 1978.

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