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OPU 288K

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,284 mi
Last recorded47,284 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPU 288K
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 47,284 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 46,121 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 43,782 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 42,929 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 42,386 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 41,740 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 40,942 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 39,226 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 37,294 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 35,577 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 35,186 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 33,497 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 32,155 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 29,386 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 27,027 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 24,250 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 22,125 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 18,757 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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OPU 288K is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 63,260 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 OPU 288K, 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 55 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 OPU 288K?

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What year was OPU 288K registered?

OPU 288K is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 15 December 1971.

Is OPU 288K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPU 288K shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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