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GBY 491J

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,960 mi
Last recorded86,960 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBY 491J
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 86,960 miles

Some corrosion starting in many places, under front wings, in chassis, ETC

Fail 29 Mar 2018 86,960 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 86,960 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 86,960 miles

Corrosion starting around rear spring mounts

Some corrosion in fuel tank mounting member

ooze of fluid from steering box

Pass 17 Dec 2014 86,960 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to crack

Offside reflector chipped

Slight wear/play in nearside front swivel bearings

Steering box oozing fluid

Fail 15 Dec 2014 86,960 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 86,960 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 86,960 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack

Slight wear in nearside drag link end

Slight wear in nearside swivel bearings

Some corrosion in sills

Pass 14 May 2011 86,960 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 86,960 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2009 86,960 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 86,960 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 86,960 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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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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What year was GBY 491J registered?

GBY 491J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 18 June 1971.

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