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GDU 851L

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,435 mi
Last recorded75,435 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDU 851L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 75,435 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 75,728 miles

offside front body mount corroded

slight oil loss

some play in nearside front wheel bearing

vehicle body and and secure but some sections corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2009 74,428 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 74,422 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

some fluid loss front front hub assemblies

some free play in nearside hub assembly

Pass 10 Jun 2008 73,742 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 73,321 miles

Centre Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 72,497 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

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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GDU 851L is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GDU 851L, 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

How do I check the history of GDU 851L?

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What year was GDU 851L registered?

GDU 851L is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is GDU 851L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDU 851L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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