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MCU 252K

1972 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,119 mi
Last recorded86,119 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Range Rover61,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCU 252K
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 86,119 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 85,886 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 85,563 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 85,167 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 85,167 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2013 83,703 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 80,004 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 75,556 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 71,885 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 69,630 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 4,088 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 2,655 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 1,163 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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MCU 252K is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MCU 252K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MCU 252K registered?

MCU 252K is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is MCU 252K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCU 252K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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