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YOW 230J

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Gold Diesel 3455cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

11,383 mi
Last recorded11,383 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOW 230J
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,455cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 11,383 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 11,189 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 10,460 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 10,034 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 9,613 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 9,327 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 9,161 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 9,011 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 9,006 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Additional braking device leaking oil (3.6.I.6) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

play in both front and near side wheel bearings

Pass 14 Sep 2010 8,704 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 8,426 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 8,191 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 7,912 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 7,335 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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YOW 230J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Gold with a 3,455cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YOW 230J, 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 YOW 230J registered?

YOW 230J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 16 July 1971.

Is YOW 230J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOW 230J shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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