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385 XUR

1957 Land Rover SWB

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,311 mi
Last recorded66,311 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
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Vehicle Details

Registration385 XUR
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1957
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2013 66,311 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

front prop shaft front UJ worn

Pass 9 Jan 2013 66,311 miles

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

front prop shaft front UJ worn

Pass 7 Dec 2011 66,311 miles

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

both front drive flanges each have two bolts missing

even though the date of registration is shown as 1971 this vehicle is much older - circa 1960

front prop shaft front UJ worn

Fail 6 Dec 2011 66,311 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front drive flanges each have two bolts missing

even though the date of registration is shown as 1971 this vehicle is much older - circa 1960

front prop shaft front UJ worn

Pass 15 Dec 2010 66,311 miles

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

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

bolts missing from nearside and offside drive flanges

both gearbox mountings deteriorated and seperated

Pass 21 Dec 2009 66,311 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 66,311 miles

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 66,311 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover SWB?

Based on 5,400 MOT tests across 556 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 263
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 230
Stop lamp not working 208
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 148
position lamp(s) not working 145
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385 XUR is a 1957 Land Rover SWB in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

The most common reason a Land Rover SWB fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 385 XUR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 69 years old, this Land Rover SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 385 XUR registered?

385 XUR is a 1957 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 31 January 1957.

Is 385 XUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 385 XUR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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