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PTF 578M

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,709 mi
Last recorded8,709 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2006
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTF 578M
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2006 8,709 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 8,709 miles

Centre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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PTF 578M is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 PTF 578M, 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

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What year was PTF 578M registered?

PTF 578M is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is PTF 578M safe to buy?

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