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AUR 311K

1971 Land Rover SWB

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

12,470 mi
Last recorded12,470 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1971 Land Rover SWB50,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUR 311K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2020 12,470 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Both sides faded (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Top two pipes at five way union at front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

O/S washer not working, not required due to fold down windscreen

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced along entire length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 11,697 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 11,685 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 11,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion to chassis and under body components

Fail 22 Aug 2016 11,507 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion to chassis and under body components

Pass 8 May 2014 10,877 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 10,869 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 10,638 miles

oil leaks

slushy

Fail 12 Aug 2011 10,172 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear lower shock absober bushes worn

play in offside front swivel hub

surface corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Pass 12 Aug 2011 10,172 miles

offside rear lower shock absober bushes worn

play in offside front swivel hub

surface corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Pass 29 Jul 2010 9,578 miles

both rear axle bump stops deteriorated

nearside rear brake back plate damp

slight binding to offside front wheel

slight front brake imbalance

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 14 Aug 2009 8,033 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 6,729 miles

engine oil leak

evidence of fluid leak at nearside rear brake backplate

offside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

oil pressure switch wiring chafing on steering arm

Pass 16 Jul 2007 5,116 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 2,814 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 2,606 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 224 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine oil on minimum

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight roughness in both front wheel bearings

some blue smoke evident on emmisions test

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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AUR 311K is a 1971 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 50,566 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 SWB fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AUR 311K, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AUR 311K registered?

AUR 311K is a 1971 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 17 November 1971.

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