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FFD 779K

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,885 mi
Last recorded124,885 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFD 779K
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2014 124,885 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres have cuts to side walls

Pass 25 Oct 2010 132,137 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 123,987 miles

body heavily modded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cages on doors removed

handbrake only just met limit

mirror moved

roof edges taped

tyre sidewalls all cut but not reaching cords

Fail 7 Jul 2009 123,983 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

body heavily modded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake only just met limit

tyre sidewalls all cut but not reaching cords

Pass 10 Apr 2008 121,906 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 121,906 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 121,906 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre side wall has small cut

slight play in steering box

Fail 20 Feb 2007 121,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in steering box

Pass 3 Mar 2006 6,441 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

crack in front no plate

drop arm ball joint rubber boot hanging off

no self park on wipers

slight oil dampness around n/s/f and o/s/f hubs

steering rod front bent

Fail 20 Feb 2006 6,441 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front no plate cracked

no self park on wipers

oil dampness around n/s/f and o/s/f hubs

steering drop arm rubber boot hanging off

steering front track rod end shaft bent

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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FFD 779K is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FFD 779K, 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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FFD 779K is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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