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VKG 698K

1972 Land Rover 4X4

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

91,253 mi
Last recorded91,253 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 4X465,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKG 698K
MakeLand Rover
Model4X4
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 91,253 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 14 Aug 2018 91,217 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 91,213 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 91,172 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER SEALED

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

UNDER SIDE UNDER SEALED

Pass 23 May 2016 91,115 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

some corrosion on under side

Pass 30 May 2015 91,048 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 90,989 miles

all brake pipes oiled up

Pass 30 May 2013 90,915 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2012 90,780 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

all tyres sidewalls cracking

offside wiper blade worn

Pass 20 May 2011 90,601 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2010 90,377 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 90,127 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 89,871 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 89,617 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 4X4?

Based on 1,085 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
1,229
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 29
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 25
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 24
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22
Stop lamp not working 19
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VKG 698K is a 1972 Land Rover 4X4 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover 4X4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 65,867 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 4X4 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VKG 698K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 4X4 typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 54 years old, this Land Rover 4X4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VKG 698K registered?

VKG 698K is a 1972 Land Rover 4X4, first registered on 9 June 1972.

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