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1972 Land Rover Range Rover
United Kingdom • 25 Oct 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1972 A-Suffix Range Rover has been comprehensively restored, retaining its original engine and launch colors. With documented expenses exceeding £46,000, it features a rebuilt engine, overhauled mechanicals, and a new interior, making it a desirable example for enthusiasts.
Condition
8
The Range Rover has undergone a comprehensive restoration with over £46,000 spent, including engine rebuild, chassis repairs, new interior, and paintwork in its original colors. Recent MOT expired in 2021, and it has covered about 1,000 miles since.
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Manual
Transmission:
35504685A
Chassis No:
Odometer:
17,662 miles
FOG829L
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Comprehensively restored numbers-matching A-Suffix with overdrive; over £46,000 spent; a lovely example with a new interior; ready to enjoy First registered to a Mr Grundy from Kingstanding, Birmingham on 26th October 1972, this A-Suffix Range Rover retains its original engine and has had a fortune spent on its restoration.
Sold by Colliers of Birmingham, the Passport to Service shows their PDi and two further stamps by them, plus another in 1975 at 17,662 miles through a dealer in Tamworth.
A copy V5 on file shows it was owned by another Mr Grundy between 1994 and 2005- the original owner's son perhaps? It lived in Surrey between 2009 and 2019 which is when the real spending took place.
There are plenty of bills on file, the majority from C&C Autos of Ripley who undertook a thorough restoration.
Work included replacing inner and outer wings and significant chassis repairs including suspension towers, springs, paintwork, petrol tank, rebuilt doors - with photos on a mem...
Points of note
£11
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£16,356
Median Price (Since 2020)
£119,880
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Mar 23 2023
Latest MOT Mileage
13,827 miles
Registration Date
1972-10-25
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 24 2022 with 13,827 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Passed
On May 12 2021 with 13,555 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting to crack in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Passed
On Apr 29 2020 with 13,099 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Passed
On Mar 11 2019 with 12,010 miles
Failed
On Mar 08 2019 with 12,005 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Passed
On Apr 20 2018 with 11,085 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- only driver seat fitted at time of test
Passed
On Mar 29 2017 with 10,770 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front tractor joint leaking
Passed
On Mar 29 2016 with 10,524 kilometers
Passed
On Mar 19 2015 with 9,673 miles
Passed
On Apr 14 2014 with 7,047 miles
Failed
On Apr 09 2014 with 7,030 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
User Entered:
- Four centre body bolts insecure
Passed
On May 03 2011 with 4,800 miles
Passed
On May 17 2010 with 2,942 miles
Passed
On Apr 15 2009 with 2,371 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Apr 12 2008 with 1,783 miles
Passed
On May 02 2007 with 75 miles
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