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SJO 687J

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Yellow Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,604 mi
Last recorded96,604 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJO 687J
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 96,604 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 96,604 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 96,587 miles

Oil leak ()

both front drive shaft seals leaking

Fail 4 Jan 2018 96,587 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward joint (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear joint (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

both front drive shaft seals leaking

Pass 24 Oct 2016 96,313 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 96,243 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE MISSING

Pass 17 Nov 2014 96,047 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 95,517 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 94,895 miles

n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorating

sliight play in steering box

Pass 30 Nov 2011 94,544 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 94,516 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 94,359 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 34,163 miles

n/s and o/s front hub balls leaking oil

n/s rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2007 94,142 miles

Oil leak

oil leaking from front hubs on to wheel inner rims

Pass 27 Nov 2006 94,081 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 94,049 miles

Tractor joint seal leaking n/s and o/s

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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SJO 687J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Yellow with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SJO 687J, 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 SJO 687J registered?

SJO 687J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 22 June 1971.

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The MOT history for SJO 687J shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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