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HDA 650J

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Orange Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,000 mi
Last recorded149,000 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDA 650J
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 149,000 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 149,000 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 148,665 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 148,665 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 148,520 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 148,519 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

brake warning light on

cut in near side rear tyre side wall

exhaust tail pipe missing

some rust on discs

Pass 13 Apr 2010 144,570 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 138,505 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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HDA 650J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Orange with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HDA 650J, 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.

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What year was HDA 650J registered?

HDA 650J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 21 January 1971.

Is HDA 650J safe to buy?

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