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Q631MEG

1971 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

184,054 mi
Last recorded184,054 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Discovery132,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ631MEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 184,054 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pipes to mflex hoses heavily corroded

front inner wheel arches corroded/holed

n/s headlamp condensating/pattern poor

number plate lights slightly dim

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2010 180,437 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front inner wings corroded and holed

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2008 174,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

o/s/f inner wheel arch holed by coolant tank but not within prescribed area

Pass 16 Dec 2008 174,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

o/s/f inner wheel arch holed by coolant tank but not within prescribed area

Pass 4 Jan 2008 169,453 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 159,677 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 151,411 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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Q631MEG is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 132,199 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q631MEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 55 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q631MEG registered?

Q631MEG is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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The MOT history for Q631MEG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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