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EJF 961L

1972 Land Rover Range Rover

Gold Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

32,969 mi
Last recorded32,969 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Range Rover61,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJF 961L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 32,969 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 32,974 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 32,969 miles

Centre Steering component deformed and unserviceable shocker rubbers worn (2.2.C.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings to chassie (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Track rod end loose on to chrossbar tie bolt loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2lamps (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 32,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 32,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened tie arm bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working head lamp not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working main beam not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened on axle (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 32,969 miles

Front Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 32,969 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 32,969 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 32,969 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 32,969 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 329,969 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 32,969 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2009 32,969 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 32,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 32,969 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,969 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 32,969 miles

rear pads getting low

top steering u.j slight play

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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EJF 961L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover in Gold with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EJF 961L, 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 EJF 961L registered?

EJF 961L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 11 September 1972.

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The MOT history for EJF 961L shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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