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OOO 778M

1973 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,807 mi
Last recorded29,807 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Range Rover60,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOO 778M
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 29,807 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 20,054 miles

Both front hubs seeping.

Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear seats missing.

Fail 11 May 2017 20,050 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front hubs seeping.

Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear seats missing.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 13,300 miles

Corners of rear crossmember corroding

Nearside and Offside front tie bar bushes splitting

Offside headlamp reflector deteriorating

Fail 22 Apr 2016 13,300 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Obligatory mirror missing interior (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corners of rear crossmember corroding

Nearside and Offside front tie bar bushes splitting

Offside headlamp reflector deteriorating

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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OOO 778M is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OOO 778M, 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 OOO 778M registered?

OOO 778M is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 7 November 1973.

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