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RAL 801L

1972 Land Rover Rangerover

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,000 mi
Last recorded140,000 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Rangerover78,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAL 801L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRangerover
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 140,000 miles

foot brake effort could be improved,

Fail 8 Apr 2016 140,000 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

foot brake effort could be improved,

Pass 4 Jun 2014 140,000 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 140,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 140,000 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 140,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 140,000 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 140,000 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 140,000 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 140,000 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 140,000 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 140,000 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 140,000 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

no rear seat or belt fitted at test

How Reliable is the Land Rover Rangerover?

Based on 2,667 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
5,219
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 66
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
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RAL 801L is a 1972 Land Rover Rangerover in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Rangerover models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 78,215 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 Rangerover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RAL 801L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Rangerover typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Land Rover Rangerover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RAL 801L registered?

RAL 801L is a 1972 Land Rover Rangerover, first registered on 15 November 1972.

Is RAL 801L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAL 801L shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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