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OFS 859M

1973 Land Rover Range Rover

Cream Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,420 mi
Last recorded33,420 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Range Rover60,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFS 859M
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 33,420 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 33,420 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 33,421 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 33,420 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 33,420 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 33,234 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight wear centre wiper blade

Pass 22 May 2007 31,475 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 31,385 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2006 28,895 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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OFS 859M is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover in Cream with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OFS 859M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OFS 859M?

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What year was OFS 859M registered?

OFS 859M is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 7 November 1973.

Is OFS 859M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFS 859M shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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