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EHT 493K

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,563 mi
Last recorded90,563 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2015
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHT 493K
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2015 90,563 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front inner wings are corroded

general oil leaks

o/s indicator repeater light unit is insecure

registration plates arre deteriated

Fail 5 Mar 2015 90,562 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

both front inner wings are corroded

exhaust front pipe has been repaired

general oil leaks

n/s mirror is missing

o/s indicator repeater light unit is insecure

registration plates arre deteriated

there are no seat belts fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2014 12,501 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front hubs have a slight oil leak.

slight leak on steering gearbox

windscreen is chipped

Fail 10 Mar 2014 12,501 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front hubs have a slight oil leak.

slight leak on steering gearbox

windscreen is chipped

Pass 3 Mar 2013 12,501 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight leak on steering gearbox.

Fail 5 Jan 2013 12,501 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

all four tyres are cracked.

both rear backplates are corroded.

offside rear trailing arm front bush has slight movement.

oil leaks from engine and both front hubs.

slight play in steering drop arm.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 12,501 miles

Condition of rear brake discs

Corosion throughout underbody

Corosion to front inner wings

Footbrake travel

Oil leak

Wear to front tyres

Fail 8 Dec 2011 12,501 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Condition of rear brake discs

Corosion throughout underbody

Corosion to front inner wings

Oil leak

Wear to front tyres

Pass 11 Mar 2011 12,501 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 12,501 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 12,501 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 12,530 miles

gear oil leak

oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2009 12,501 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

gear oil leak

oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2006 12,501 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 12,501 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 12,501 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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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EHT 493K is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EHT 493K, 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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EHT 493K is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 December 1971.

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