MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,960 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Some corrosion starting in many places, under front wings, in chassis, ETC
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Some corrosion starting in many places, under front wings, in chassis, ETC
Corrosion starting around rear spring mounts
Some corrosion in fuel tank mounting member
ooze of fluid from steering box
Offside rear tyre starting to crack
Offside reflector chipped
Slight wear/play in nearside front swivel bearings
Steering box oozing fluid
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)
Offside rear tyre starting to crack
Offside reflector chipped
Slight wear/play in nearside front swivel bearings
Steering box oozing fluid
Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear tyres starting to crack
Slight wear in nearside drag link end
Slight wear in nearside swivel bearings
Some corrosion in sills
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Corrosion starting in floor/sill near belt mounts
Only one wiper fitted
PAS box damp with oil
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?
Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GBY 491J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 GBY 491J, 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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GBY 491J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 18 June 1971.
Is GBY 491J safe to buy?
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