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MDH 82K

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,578 mi
Last recorded23,578 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDH 82K
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 23,578 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 92,045 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 85,688 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 85,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking hub leak (3.6.A.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed x 4 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 81,714 miles

o/s/f hub leaking slight oil

Fail 28 Nov 2013 81,709 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2011 76,853 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 72,645 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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MDH 82K is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 MDH 82K, 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.

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What year was MDH 82K registered?

MDH 82K is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is MDH 82K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDH 82K shows 8 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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