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FXE 431J

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,446 mi
Last recorded98,446 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFXE 431J
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 98,446 miles

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to underside

Fail 2 Jul 2015 98,446 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 3 Jul 2014 98,446 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear shaft seals leaking slightly

Pass 31 May 2012 98,446 miles

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 30 Mar 2012 98,446 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 20 Jun 2009 98,423 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2005 88,586 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

both rear tyres outer walls cracked

nearside rear stay arm loose

oil leak from rear of gearbox and diff pinion sill

surface corrosion to front caliper metal brake pipes

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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FXE 431J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FXE 431J, 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 FXE 431J registered?

FXE 431J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 21 May 1971.

Is FXE 431J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FXE 431J shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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