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FVG 756J

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,297 mi
Last recorded97,297 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVG 756J
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 97,297 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 95,284 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2014 93,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake lever bush worn

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Feb 2013 92,114 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

offside & nearside top rear shock absorber bushes worn

steering lock not working

Pass 24 Feb 2012 90,510 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test.

steering lock not working, (comeing into mot test shortly)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 90,510 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test.

offside front brake hoses perished.

steering lock not working, (comeing into mot test shortly)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 87,646 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 87,645 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 10,239 miles

nearside outer chassis corroded & holed, (not within any priscribed areas)

offside & nearside centre door pillers corroded (not excessive)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 10,236 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside outer chassis corroded & holed, (not within any priscribed areas)

offside & nearside centre door pillers corroded (not excessive)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 9,773 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

cracks in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 20 Apr 2007 7,571 miles

corrosion around rear body mounts.

near side rear brake disc corroded

nearside rear tyre has minor cuts to outer edge

steering box damp.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 6,262 miles

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

both front hub joints leaking

corrosion at body to chassis mounts,nearside rear and offside front

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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FVG 756J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 3,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FVG 756J, 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 FVG 756J registered?

FVG 756J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 5 July 1971.

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The MOT history for FVG 756J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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