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LAF 590L

1972 Land Rover Range Rover

Maroon Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,847 mi
Last recorded99,847 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2016
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Range Rover61,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAF 590L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1972
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2016 99,847 miles

corrosion around n/s/r seat belt mount

n/s/f brake pipe very corroded

wet around n/s and o/s tractor joints

wet around pas pump

Fail 29 Dec 2016 99,842 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Stop lamp not working erratic in operation (1.2.1b)

corrosion around n/s/r seat belt mount

n/s mirror insecure

n/s/f brake pipe very corroded

rear fog light switch erratic in operation

wet around n/s and o/s tractor joints

wet around pas pump

Pass 8 Jun 2015 99,803 miles

body work has corrosion

engine mis-fire

some body mount bushes perished

Fail 26 May 2015 99,803 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

body work has corrosion

engine mis-fire

some body mount bushes perished

Pass 19 Sep 2013 99,206 miles

all seat belts slow to retract

n/s/f brake pipe very corroded

n/s/f seat belt stalk locking mechanism slightly sticking

o/s door mirror loose

o/s/f seat belt slightly damaged/frayed

Fail 18 Sep 2013 99,206 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all seat belts slow to retract

n/s/f brake pipe very corroded

n/s/f seat belt stalk locking mechanism slightly sticking

o/s door mirror loose

o/s/f seat belt slightly damaged/frayed

Pass 15 Sep 2012 98,550 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 98,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 98,163 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 96,979 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 96,979 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 96,390 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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LAF 590L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover in Maroon with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LAF 590L, 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.

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What year was LAF 590L registered?

LAF 590L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 10 November 1972.

Is LAF 590L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAF 590L shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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