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YWK 291K

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,645 mi
Last recorded27,645 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWK 291K
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 27,645 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2010 27,565 miles

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 27,099 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 26,244 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 25,023 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 25,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,843 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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YWK 291K is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YWK 291K, 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 YWK 291K registered?

YWK 291K is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 2 December 1971.

Is YWK 291K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWK 291K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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