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JPE 642K

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,028 mi
Last recorded83,028 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPE 642K
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 83,028 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 82,822 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 82,815 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 82,685 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both rear tyres split

slight exhaust blow n/s down pipe

Pass 7 Oct 2011 82,645 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both front tyres getting low and starting to split

both rear tyres starting to split

Fail 27 Sep 2011 82,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both front tyres getting low and starting to split

both rear tyres starting to split

Pass 4 Oct 2010 82,588 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all four tyres starting to split and getting low

o/s/f tyre has a cut on outer side wall

Fail 24 Sep 2010 82,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all four tyres starting to split and getting low

o/s/f tyre has a cut on outer side wall

Pass 6 Oct 2009 82,393 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front tyres getting low

o/s/f tyre cut on outer side wall

Pass 24 Oct 2007 82,337 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres starting to split and getting low

o/s/r tyre starting to split

Pass 26 Oct 2006 81,918 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres getting low and starting to split

both rear tyres starting to split

Pass 24 Oct 2005 81,808 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f tyre starting to split wearing on inner edge and getting low

o/s/f n/s/f shock bottom rubbers slight play

o/s/f tyre starting to split and getting low

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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JPE 642K is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JPE 642K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JPE 642K registered?

JPE 642K is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is JPE 642K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPE 642K shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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