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HGJ 169K

1972 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1972 Land Rover Range Rover61,941 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGJ 169K
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011
Fail 26 Feb 2011

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2010
Fail 18 May 2010

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Pass 18 May 2009
Fail 8 May 2009

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2008

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2008

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 5,984 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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HGJ 169K is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 61,941 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 HGJ 169K, 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 54 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 HGJ 169K registered?

HGJ 169K is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 14 April 1972.

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