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OBN 888M

1973 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

30,572 mi
Last recorded30,572 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Range Rover60,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBN 888M
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 30,572 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 26,658 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 22,392 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 19,731 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 16,184 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 13,063 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 10,607 miles

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

both front brake disc pitted and scored on inner surface

Pass 18 Dec 2010 49,339 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 48,264 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 9,168 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2007 7,341 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 5,627 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 5,625 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 3,011 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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OBN 888M is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 60,266 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 OBN 888M, 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 53 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 OBN 888M registered?

OBN 888M is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 5 December 1973.

Is OBN 888M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBN 888M shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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