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AFG 516S

1977 Land Rover 101

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,007 mi
Last recorded40,007 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1977 Land Rover 10121,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFG 516S
MakeLand Rover
Model101
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 40,007 miles

O/S/R hub seal weeping

Slight play in N/S/F upper swivel pin

Fail 16 Oct 2015 40,007 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R hub seal weeping

Slight play in N/S/F upper swivel pin

Pass 15 Sep 2014 35,731 miles

Front swivel seals weeping

Pass 12 Sep 2013 34,696 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 32,466 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 27,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front hub seals weeping

Fail 30 Aug 2011 27,668 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front hub seals weeping

Pass 4 Aug 2010 22,966 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 16,788 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 16,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 9,560 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 9,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Land Rover 101?

Based on 2,888 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 94
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 92
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 89
Brake pipe excessively corroded 60
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AFG 516S is a 1977 Land Rover 101 in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Land Rover 101 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 21,055 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 101 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AFG 516S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 101 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 49 years old, this Land Rover 101 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AFG 516S registered?

AFG 516S is a 1977 Land Rover 101, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is AFG 516S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFG 516S shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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