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RJM 872M

1973 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Range Rover60,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJM 872M
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2009 99,999 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 99,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise drivers and passangers front seat slightly loose

Pass 1 May 2008 146,995 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 146,978 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Battery insecure

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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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RJM 872M is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 60,266 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 RJM 872M, 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 53 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 RJM 872M registered?

RJM 872M is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 November 1973.

Is RJM 872M safe to buy?

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