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EPD 397J

1971 Land Rover Series

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,813 mi
Last recorded74,813 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series70,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPD 397J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 74,813 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 73,397 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 72,063 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 70,717 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 69,118 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 66,672 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 650,053 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 64,219 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 62,803 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 61,888 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 61,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 92,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 92,302 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 45,611 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 45,602 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 53,869 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
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EPD 397J is a 1971 Land Rover Series in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 70,015 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EPD 397J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 55 years old, this Land Rover Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EPD 397J registered?

EPD 397J is a 1971 Land Rover Series, first registered on 14 January 1971.

Is EPD 397J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPD 397J shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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