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FWW 421L

1973 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,244 mi
Last recorded139,244 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Range Rover60,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWW 421L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 139,244 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 139,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 82,347 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 82,347 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 122,538 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 97,551 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 92,915 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 96,553 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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FWW 421L is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FWW 421L, 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 FWW 421L?

You can check the full history of FWW 421L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FWW 421L registered?

FWW 421L is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 25 January 1973.

Is FWW 421L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWW 421L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FWW 421L have outstanding finance?

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