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VOD 49J

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,863 mi
Last recorded83,863 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOD 49J
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 83,863 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 4 Apr 2015 83,863 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 Feb 2014 13,718 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear boot floor corroded

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 136,790 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 13,690 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 13,676 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

brakes not tested due to leaking caliper

Pass 28 Feb 2009
Fail 28 Feb 2009

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 136,020 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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VOD 49J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VOD 49J, 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.

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What year was VOD 49J registered?

VOD 49J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 15 June 1971.

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