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SFL 147K

1972 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

21,270 mi
Last recorded21,270 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Range Rover61,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFL 147K
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 21,270 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

nearside front inner wheel arch rusted and holed but not within 30cm of mounting point

rear chassis corroded but not seriously weakened

slight oil leak

slight oil leak from offside rear hub

Pass 25 Aug 2016 20,767 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

both rear shock absorbers has slight play in top bushes

oil leak

rear tailgate rusty

slight oil leak from both front hubs

undervehicle rusty

Fail 19 Aug 2016 20,755 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

both rear shock absorbers has slight play in top bushes

oil leak

rear tailgate rusty

slight oil leak from both front hubs

undervehicle rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2015 20,230 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

flexi metal ends starting to rust

fuel pipes rusty

minor oil leak from front hubs

offside front inner wing rusted and holed not structural

rear tailgate rusty

slight play in steering column

Fail 25 Sep 2013 19,679 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

hand brake pivot slightly worn

off side front inner wing rusty

rear discs starting to rust

slight play in steering uj's

trailor plug has cover missing and slightly loose

under side of vehicle very rusty in places

Pass 25 Sep 2013 19,679 miles

off side front inner wing rusty

rear discs starting to rust

slight play in steering uj's

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

hand brake pivot slightly worn

trailor plug has cover missing and slightly loose

under side of vehicle very rusty in places

Pass 20 Sep 2012 19,381 miles

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

Slight play in steering column.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 18,608 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight blow from rear exhaust joint.

Slight play in lower steering uj.

Slight play in rear propshaft rear uj.

Slight play in steering column.

Pass 25 Sep 2010 17,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear pads getting low

off side bulk head starting to rust

rear shocks top bushes starting to wear

slight play in steering colunm

tail gate very rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2009 15,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front diff oil leak

slight play in steering colunm

Pass 16 Sep 2008 12,426 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 22 Sep 2007 9,602 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 May 2007 9,596 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both side rear top shock mounts slightly worn

diff oil leak

front wheels very close to front suspension arms

Pass 20 Apr 2006 5,397 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

oil leak

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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SFL 147K is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SFL 147K, 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 SFL 147K registered?

SFL 147K is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 6 April 1972.

Is SFL 147K safe to buy?

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