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GEL 77L

1973 Land Rover Range Rover

Gold Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,271 mi
Last recorded63,271 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Range Rover60,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 77L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 63,271 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 62,989 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 62,989 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 62,267 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 61,165 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 61,131 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 61,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 60,380 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 59,789 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 59,789 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 16 May 2007 59,778 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2006 57,313 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 57,313 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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GEL 77L is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover in Gold with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 60,266 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 GEL 77L, 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 53 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 GEL 77L registered?

GEL 77L is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 18 January 1973.

Is GEL 77L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEL 77L shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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