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WMS 960J

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

24,852 mi
Last recorded24,852 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMS 960J
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 24,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 23,028 miles

Note: Front tyres 16" rear tyres 15"

Fail 22 Jul 2016 23,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Note: Front tyres 16" rear tyres 15"

Pass 28 Jul 2015 20,235 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 17,691 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front footwell corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2012 14,295 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 18 Nov 2011 11,149 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 9,301 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 6,485 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 4,177 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 1,198 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak on nearside tractor joint

Pass 21 Oct 2006 9 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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WMS 960J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WMS 960J, 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 WMS 960J registered?

WMS 960J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 16 June 1971.

Is WMS 960J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMS 960J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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