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FRU 181L

1973 Land Rover Range Rover

White Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,012 mi
Last recorded12,012 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Range Rover60,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRU 181L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 12,012 miles

rear seat and all belts removed at time of retest

Fail 27 Feb 2013 12,004 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

condition of nearside front tyre outer sidewall

operation of drivers door from inside

security of battery

Fail 13 Jul 2011 11,965 miles

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 11,952 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

brake linings low further inspection recommended

rear propshaft bolts loose

Pass 23 Jul 2008 10,264 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 6,613 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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FRU 181L is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 60,266 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 FRU 181L, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FRU 181L?

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What year was FRU 181L registered?

FRU 181L is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 18 February 1973.

Is FRU 181L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRU 181L shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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