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JLP 398K

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLP 398K
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016

O/s and n/s front hub seals slightly leaking

O/s and n/s front inner sills slightly corroded

O/s and n/s rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

O/s front tyre has slight cut in sidewall

Slight oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2016

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

O/s and n/s front hub seals slightly leaking

O/s and n/s front inner sills slightly corroded

O/s and n/s rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

O/s front tyre has slight cut in sidewall

Slight oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2009 97,926 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 97,926 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 97,728 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 97,239 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 96,855 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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JLP 398K is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JLP 398K, 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 JLP 398K registered?

JLP 398K is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 13 October 1971.

Is JLP 398K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLP 398K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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