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RBH 231

1972 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,135 mi
Last recorded3,135 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Range Rover61,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBH 231
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 3,135 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 3,133 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Central Axle insecure axle joint insecure to axle, locking device missing from nut (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam when left hand indicator switched on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing drop arm joint nut (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 795 miles

Slight seep from steering box

Pass 6 Mar 2020 537 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 96,801 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 93,406 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 93,320 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 93,320 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 93,320 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 173,624 miles

inner wings are corroded

sills are corroded

vehicle underody is corroded

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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RBH 231 is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 61,941 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 RBH 231, 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 54 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 RBH 231 registered?

RBH 231 is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is RBH 231 safe to buy?

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