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FPA 915J

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

White Diesel 5883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,100 mi
Last recorded136,100 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPA 915J
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,883cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 136,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

vehicle modified

Pass 5 Aug 2020 148,353 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 147,803 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 147,263 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 147,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 146,680 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 14,662 miles

no door fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Aug 2014 14,662 miles

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

Driver's door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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FPA 915J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 5,883cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FPA 915J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FPA 915J registered?

FPA 915J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 16 March 1971.

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