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FXC 552L

1972 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,343 mi
Last recorded182,343 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Range Rover61,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFXC 552L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2013 182,343 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 177,014 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 177,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 173,246 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 171,096 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 169,187 miles

fuel cap seal showing signs of splitting

wheels pertrude past body work

Pass 28 May 2008 167,115 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 163,896 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 163,896 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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FXC 552L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 3,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FXC 552L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FXC 552L registered?

FXC 552L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is FXC 552L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FXC 552L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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