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GRW 151L

1973 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

41,149 mi
Last recorded41,149 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Range Rover60,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRW 151L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 41,149 miles

no rear seat belts fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2018 41,146 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

no rear seat belts fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2017
Fail 15 Nov 2017

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016

Body has slight corrosion Bonnet Area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Slight Leak (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Slight Leak (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016

Body has slight corrosion Bonnet Area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Slight Leak (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Slight Leak (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 29,848 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 29,848 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 22,415 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 18,353 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 13,608 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 6,915 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 6,915 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 99,690 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 96,848 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 92,352 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 92,352 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 84,370 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 84,370 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 79,160 miles

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

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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GRW 151L is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GRW 151L, 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 GRW 151L registered?

GRW 151L is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 17 January 1973.

Is GRW 151L safe to buy?

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