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BUJ 298L

1972 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,688 mi
Last recorded120,688 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Range Rover61,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUJ 298L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 120,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 110,607 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2012 110,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2009 99,999 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 99,999 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 99,999 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 89,999 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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BUJ 298L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BUJ 298L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BUJ 298L registered?

BUJ 298L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 22 November 1972.

Is BUJ 298L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUJ 298L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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