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DAC 8J

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

179,754 mi
Last recorded179,754 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAC 8J
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 179,754 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 179,754 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 179,633 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 179,503 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 179,338 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 179,334 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 179,025 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 178,750 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 178,743 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 178,320 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 178,293 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 177,923 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 177,298 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 177,294 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 176,768 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 176,391 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 176,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 175,255 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 175,255 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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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DAC 8J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DAC 8J, 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 DAC 8J registered?

DAC 8J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 15 July 1971.

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