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WJO 243K

1972 Rover Land Rover

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,602 mi
Last recorded82,602 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 Rover Land Rover18,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJO 243K
MakeRover
ModelLand Rover
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 82,602 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

all tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 29 Dec 2017 82,602 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately supported from master cylinder (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing lens (1.1.A.3a)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine mounting missing nuts missing (6.1.D.1a)

front brake binding nearside and offside (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding nearside and offside (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside bulkhead bracket missing bolts

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

all tyres cracking on side walls

inner wings insecure

Fail 26 Jun 2014 82,601 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

o/s/r,n/s/r and n/s/f tyres outer sidewalls in poor condition

rear propshaft loose at rear flange

some brake judder and pull evident during brake test

some corrosion on n/s and o/s front brake pipes

wear in o/s/f door hinges and pillar very corroded near to mountings

wet around tractor joints

Pass 28 Feb 2009 82,601 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 82,601 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 82,601 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Land Rover?

Based on 852 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 32
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Headlamp not working on main beam 21
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
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WJO 243K is a 1972 Rover Land Rover in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Rover Land Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 18,938 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 Rover Land Rover fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJO 243K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Land Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 54 years old, this Rover Land Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJO 243K registered?

WJO 243K is a 1972 Rover Land Rover, first registered on 19 May 1972.

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