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LCG 228L

1973 Land Rover Range Rover

Orange Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

77,257 mi
Last recorded77,257 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Range Rover60,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCG 228L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 77,257 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four tyres ()

parking brake only just met requirements

slight play in nearside & offside rear hub bearings

Pass 27 Jun 2017 76,959 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

none standard suspension fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2017 76,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

none standard suspension fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 76,216 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 76,216 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 75,325 miles

rear tyres - sidewalls cracked/deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2015 75,316 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres - sidewalls cracked/deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 75,313 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2014 75,313 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2009 75,218 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 75,215 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

adv front axle spheres leaking

adv light corrosion to front discs

adv light corrosion to o/s rear disc

Pass 18 Aug 2007 75,201 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 75,088 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 74,868 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 73,967 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 73,967 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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LCG 228L is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover in Orange with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 60,266 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 LCG 228L, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LCG 228L is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 18 January 1973.

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