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MSU 215P

1976 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,839 mi
Last recorded61,839 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Range Rover50,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSU 215P
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 61,839 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 60,076 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 60,073 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2014 58,856 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside outer diff oil leak

nearside rear brake disc is pitted and slightly corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2014 58,855 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside outer diff oil leak

nearside rear brake disc is pitted and slightly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2013 56,631 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 56,548 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 49,534 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 46,890 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 46,841 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2010 45,307 miles
Pass 4 May 2009 41,555 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 36,022 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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MSU 215P is a 1976 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1976 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 50,435 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 MSU 215P, 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 50 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MSU 215P is a 1976 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 5 January 1976.

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