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VBO 699J

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,131 mi
Last recorded8,131 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBO 699J
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 8,131 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 8,131 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 8,131 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 8,132 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2012 8,131 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2010 8,131 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 8,131 miles

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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VBO 699J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VBO 699J, 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 VBO 699J registered?

VBO 699J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 24 March 1971.

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The MOT history for VBO 699J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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