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RBV 816J

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,631 mi
Last recorded85,631 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBV 816J
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 85,631 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 83,580 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 81,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 79,263 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 77,811 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 77,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 76,360 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 73,901 miles

wiper blades split

Fail 26 Oct 2012 66,453 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 66,453 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 61,759 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 56,001 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 52,388 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 46,909 miles

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 12 Oct 2007 41,956 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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RBV 816J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RBV 816J, 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 RBV 816J registered?

RBV 816J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is RBV 816J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBV 816J shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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