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BTR 470K

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,822 mi
Last recorded81,822 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTR 470K
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 81,822 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 81,767 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 80,778 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 80,772 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 78,655 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 78,650 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 75,370 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 68,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 68,311 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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BTR 470K is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 BTR 470K, 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.

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What year was BTR 470K registered?

BTR 470K is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 December 1971.

Is BTR 470K safe to buy?

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