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OMF 597R

1976 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,000 mi
Last recorded100,000 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Range Rover50,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMF 597R
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2022 100,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel all wheels. (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 100,000 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering column has slight play in lower universal joint

Pass 16 Jun 2016 100,000 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 100,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty not working with ignition off (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 100,000 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 10,000 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 100,000 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 100,000 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 100,000 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 100,000 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 100,000 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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OMF 597R is a 1976 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OMF 597R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OMF 597R?

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What year was OMF 597R registered?

OMF 597R is a 1976 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is OMF 597R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMF 597R shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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