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FIL 8138

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,286 mi
Last recorded10,286 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 8138
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 10,286 miles

Underside has age related corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2025 10,139 miles

Body has age related corrosion to body & 3 body mounts in various areas

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 9,681 miles

Body has age related corrosion

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear one (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sills & inner sills have age related corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2023 9,482 miles

Body has general age relatred corrosion

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mount ,end of sill has age related corrodion

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 9,396 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear one of the two (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 10 Mar 2021 9,279 miles

Body has general age related corroion

Pass 9 Mar 2020 9,095 miles

Body has general age related corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 8,453 miles

Body has general age related corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 8,276 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion in various areas (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 8,005 miles

Body has slight corrosion in various areas (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in various areas (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 7,262 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 6,424 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Underside of vehicle has been covered with underseal

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 2,182 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 94,590 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 155,652 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 54,655 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 53,049 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 46,116 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 43,160 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 36,902 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 34,872 miles

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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FIL 8138 is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FIL 8138, 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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What year was FIL 8138 registered?

FIL 8138 is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 15 April 1971.

Is FIL 8138 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIL 8138 shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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