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FMS 573L

1972 Land Rover Range Rover

Purple Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,127 mi
Last recorded69,127 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Range Rover61,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMS 573L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 69,127 miles

both front swivel joints weeping

slight engine and gearbox oil weeps

steering box weeping

Fail 12 Jun 2013 69,127 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front swivel joints weeping

front number plate cracked

slight engine and gearbox oil weeps

steering box weeping

Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,999 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 70,960 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 59,382 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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FMS 573L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover in Purple with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 FMS 573L, 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 FMS 573L registered?

FMS 573L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 3 November 1972.

Is FMS 573L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMS 573L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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