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GVO 37J

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Multi-colour Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,762 mi
Last recorded74,762 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 37J
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 74,762 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 70,316 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 65,242 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 65,242 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 61,439 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 57,074 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 57,073 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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GVO 37J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Multi-colour with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GVO 37J, 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 GVO 37J?

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What year was GVO 37J registered?

GVO 37J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 14 June 1971.

Is GVO 37J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVO 37J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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