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EEA 878J

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,710 mi
Last recorded20,710 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEA 878J
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 20,710 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 20,273 miles

rear spare wheel inseure

Fail 14 Nov 2011 20,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear spare wheel inseure

Fail 17 Nov 2010 18,078 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 18,078 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 15,879 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 15,813 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 15,766 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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EEA 878J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EEA 878J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EEA 878J?

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What year was EEA 878J registered?

EEA 878J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 6 July 1971.

Is EEA 878J safe to buy?

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