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GBD 270L

1972 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,368 mi
Last recorded76,368 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Range Rover61,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBD 270L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 76,368 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 75,578 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 75,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 73,581 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 73,580 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 71,194 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 68,941 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 97,715 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 97,715 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 96,924 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 96,924 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 95,641 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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GBD 270L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 3,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GBD 270L, 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

How do I check the history of GBD 270L?

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What year was GBD 270L registered?

GBD 270L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 14 September 1972.

Is GBD 270L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBD 270L shows 12 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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