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JAT 235L

1973 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,201 mi
Last recorded178,201 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Range Rover60,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAT 235L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 178,201 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both shocks upper and lower (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front track rod end. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear track rod end. (2.2.B.1f)

OSF, OSR, and NSR Tyres perished and low.

OSR Hub seal leaking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both shocks, upper and lower (2.7.4)

Rear diff leaking

Transfer box front seal leaking

Fail 20 Apr 2016 178,201 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both shocks upper and lower (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front track rod end. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear track rod end. (2.2.B.1f)

OSF, OSR, and NSR Tyres perished and low.

OSR Hub seal leaking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both shocks, upper and lower (2.7.4)

Rear diff leaking

Transfer box front seal leaking

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 175,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 175,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 172,618 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 72,060 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 72,060 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 170,312 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 167,528 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipe ties on rear axle req tightening

front to rear brake pipe reqs more securing ties

rear shocker top split pins not bent over

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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JAT 235L is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JAT 235L, 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 JAT 235L registered?

JAT 235L is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 10 April 1973.

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