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KJP 988J

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,626 mi
Last recorded125,626 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJP 988J
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 125,626 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 125,567 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 125,567 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 125,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 9 May 2012 125,535 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 125,508 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 125,508 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 125,470 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 125,470 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 12,544 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 123,389 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 125,389 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 123,521 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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KJP 988J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 KJP 988J, 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 KJP 988J registered?

KJP 988J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 21 May 1971.

Is KJP 988J safe to buy?

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