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MIL 1657

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,672 mi
Last recorded146,672 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 1657
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2017 146,672 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 142,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 138,215 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 133,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 127,866 miles

Oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 123,189 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 117,582 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 111,518 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 108,454 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 106,090 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 104,275 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 102,739 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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MIL 1657 is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 MIL 1657, 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 MIL 1657 registered?

MIL 1657 is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is MIL 1657 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 1657 shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MIL 1657 have outstanding finance?

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