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BLJ 769K

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Yellow Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,108 mi
Last recorded118,108 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLJ 769K
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 118,108 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 115,917 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 114,710 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 112,611 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 111,782 miles

Cuts in offside front and offside rear tyres not exposihg cords.

Damage to body panels.

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 14 Jun 2010 107,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cuts to tyre sidewalls

Fail 10 Jun 2010 107,077 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cuts to tyre sidewalls

Pass 25 Jun 2009 103,022 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 101,625 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 99,902 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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BLJ 769K is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Yellow with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BLJ 769K, 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 BLJ 769K registered?

BLJ 769K is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 5 November 1971.

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