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VRJ 975J

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

108,554 mi
Last recorded108,554 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRJ 975J
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 108,554 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 108,368 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 10,589 miles

MODIFIED SHOW CAR

Pass 24 Oct 2019 10,552 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 10,463 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 10,460 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 10,457 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 10,391 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 10,388 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 10,284 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 10,274 miles

highly modified show car

Pass 5 Aug 2011 10,044 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 9,406 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 9,406 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 8,887 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 7,915 miles

custom modified with vw body work

Pass 5 Apr 2007 6,730 miles

vehicle extensivly modified

Pass 31 Mar 2006 5,937 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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VRJ 975J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 VRJ 975J, 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 VRJ 975J registered?

VRJ 975J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 15 March 1971.

Is VRJ 975J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRJ 975J shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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