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BPO 257L

1972 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

175,211 mi
Last recorded175,211 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Range Rover61,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPO 257L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 175,211 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch front (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch front (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 166,686 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 166,686 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 157,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 147,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 141,965 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

general under body/chassis corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2012 141,962 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

general under body/chassis corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2011 141,748 miles

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

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

general under body/chassis corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2010 137,612 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 131,933 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 131,905 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 132,599 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 132,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 125,295 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 125,243 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 118,009 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 112,734 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 112,734 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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BPO 257L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 BPO 257L, 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 BPO 257L registered?

BPO 257L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 December 1972.

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