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MJM 977P

1976 Rickman Ranger

Blue Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,397 mi
Last recorded8,397 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJM 977P
MakeRickman
ModelRanger
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2007 8,397 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2007 8,345 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Oil leak

exhaust rubber split

Pass 29 Jun 2006 4,257 miles

steering rack mountings slight movement in them

vin plate missing

Fail 23 Jun 2006 4,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering component mounting prescribed area has a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

vin plate missing

How Reliable is the Rickman Ranger?

Based on 1,047 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
1,603
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 29
parking brake recording little or no effort 29
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
position lamp(s) not working 23
brake recording little or no effort 18
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MJM 977P is a 1976 Rickman Ranger in Blue with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Rickman Ranger fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJM 977P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rickman Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 50 years old, this Rickman Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJM 977P registered?

MJM 977P is a 1976 Rickman Ranger, first registered on 18 June 1976.

Is MJM 977P safe to buy?

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