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GPE 917J

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,950 mi
Last recorded3,950 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPE 917J
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 3,950 miles

Light damage to various parts of the body

Nsf ball/swivel slight leak

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 3,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre flat

Oil leak

offside rear light damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2010 38,855 miles

front pads low

nsf ball/swivel slightly leaking

osr light damaged

some damage to bodywork

steering damper slightly leaking

Pass 13 Oct 2009 38,174 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 37,523 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2008 37,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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GPE 917J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GPE 917J, 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 GPE 917J?

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What year was GPE 917J registered?

GPE 917J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is GPE 917J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPE 917J shows 6 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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