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OMU 833K

1972 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

36,415 mi
Last recorded36,415 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Range Rover61,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMU 833K
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2020 36,415 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all go off when dip beam turned on (4.2.3 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 4 x central mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 36,420 miles

both o/s/f and one n/s/f brake pipes corroded

corrosion around o/s/f and o/s/r body mounts

indicator tell tale only works on right for both sides

n/s headlamp loose

n/s number plate lamp dim

wet around steering box

Fail 12 Oct 2017 36,415 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Electrical wiring insecure near to handbrake lever (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective lower hub bolts (2.5.A.4)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Steering locking device missing steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings drop arm loose (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

both o/s/f and one n/s/f brake pipes corroded

corrosion around o/s/f and o/s/r body mounts

indicator tell tale only works on right for both sides

n/s headlamp loose

n/s number plate lamp dim

wet around steering box

Pass 19 Aug 2016 36,415 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 36,415 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

holes in rear chassis

Fail 8 Aug 2016 36,415 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 36,300 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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OMU 833K is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 OMU 833K, 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.

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OMU 833K is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 28 June 1972.

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