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WHS 423

1970 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 4278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,381 mi
Last recorded121,381 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Range Rover66,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHS 423
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,278cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 121,381 miles

nearside front brake hose close to tyre when steering is on lock, advise adjustment

Fail 11 Aug 2011 121,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front brake hose close to tyre when steering is on lock, advise adjustment

Pass 17 Jun 2010 21,019 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 20,996 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 20,078 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 20,073 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2005 1,812 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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WHS 423 is a 1970 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 4,278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 66,761 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 WHS 423, 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 56 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 WHS 423 registered?

WHS 423 is a 1970 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 7 December 1970.

Is WHS 423 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHS 423 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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