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BUF 528L

1972 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,216 mi
Last recorded40,216 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2015
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Range Rover61,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUF 528L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2015 40,216 miles

combination of morethan one vechicle

wheels stick out past wheel arch

Fail 8 May 2011 102,275 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chassie has been shortened

vechicle used for off road use

Pass 8 May 2011 102,275 miles

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

Oil leak

chassie has been shortened

vechicle used for off road use

Pass 12 May 2010 100,867 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

vechicle used for off roading

Fail 9 May 2010 100,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

vechicle used for off roading

Pass 29 May 2009 99,910 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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BUF 528L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BUF 528L, 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 BUF 528L registered?

BUF 528L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 20 November 1972.

Is BUF 528L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUF 528L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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