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JIL 2678

1972 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

8,446 mi
Last recorded8,446 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Range Rover61,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 2678
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 8,446 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 8,446 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2017 8,446 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 7,066 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2013
Fail 12 Nov 2013

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 2,754 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 2,754 miles

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 2,040 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON EDGE

SURFACE BCORROSION UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/PRESCRIBED AREAS

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT

Fail 17 Oct 2007 122,818 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 122,792 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 111,665 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 111,658 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

INTERMEDIATE BODY SECURING BOLTS ADRIFT.

INTERMEDIATE EXHAUST MOUNTING SECURED WITH CABLE TIES.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WINGS CORRODED.

PLAY AT STEERING BOX.

REAR FLOOR AND CHASSIS SECTIONS BADLY CORRODED.

OFFSIDE ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET FRACTURED.

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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JIL 2678 is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 JIL 2678, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JIL 2678 registered?

JIL 2678 is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 11 December 1972.

Is JIL 2678 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIL 2678 shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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