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MSY 979K

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Beige Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,792 mi
Last recorded67,792 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSY 979K
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 67,792 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight corrosion on o/s/f inner wheel arch and under car

Pass 30 Jun 2016 67,371 miles

slight corrosion on both inner and outer sills and under car

Pass 30 Jun 2015 67,371 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion on o/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 11 Apr 2014 67,362 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 65,807 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 63,329 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 63,176 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 63,170 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Centre Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nearside front inner wing corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2005 51,724 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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MSY 979K is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Beige with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MSY 979K, 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 MSY 979K registered?

MSY 979K is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 2 December 1971.

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The MOT history for MSY 979K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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