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NPF 557L

1972 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,459 mi
Last recorded95,459 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Range Rover61,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPF 557L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 95,459 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 95,139 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 94,749 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 94,297 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

clutch fluid level low

front body mountings cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2013 93,998 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 93,740 miles

front cab mountings cracked but no movement found

Pass 24 May 2011 93,257 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 May 2011 93,230 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 92,072 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 91,022 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 90,712 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 May 2008 89,685 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 88,432 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 87,498 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 87,483 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NPF 557L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NPF 557L, 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 NPF 557L registered?

NPF 557L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is NPF 557L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPF 557L shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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