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JBY 401J

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,689 mi
Last recorded67,689 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 401J
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 67,689 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 67,686 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2016 64,940 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 44,857 miles

some modifications, signs of corrosion. metal brake pipes corroding.minor wear suspension and steering.

Pass 16 May 2009 44,162 miles

STRONG ADVISE; BOTH REAR BODY MOUNTING PRESCRIBED AREA STARTING TO CORRODE. ADVISE; long parking brake travel.

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2008 43,069 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 38,887 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 26,657 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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JBY 401J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JBY 401J, 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 JBY 401J registered?

JBY 401J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is JBY 401J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBY 401J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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