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CUE 370B

1961 Land Rover SWB

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

7,492 mi
Last recorded7,492 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1961 Land Rover SWB28,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUE 370B
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 7,492 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 7,448 miles

Nearside Rear incorrect wheel nuts for wheel center ?

Fail 28 Apr 2017 7,446 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear incorrect wheel nuts for wheel center ?

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 7,249 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

clutch hydraulic pipe to slave cylinder insecure

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough in rotation

oil leaks

rear diff pinion bearing worn

Fail 23 Mar 2016 7,249 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play upper swivel pin (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

clutch hydraulic pipe to slave cylinder insecure

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough in rotation

oil leaks

rear diff pinion bearing worn

Pass 14 Apr 2015 7,070 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front swivel seals starting to leak

Fail 9 Apr 2015 7,070 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front swivel seals starting to leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 6,447 miles

1 x front propshaft mounting bolt missing

Oil leak

both front inner wheel arch panels corroded

brake fluid resevoir corroded

fuel tank corroded

nearside front swivel houseing leaking

rear propshaft flange mounting bolts loose / pinion flange loose

Fail 18 Mar 2014 6,447 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

1 x front propshaft mounting bolt missing

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

both front inner wheel arch panels corroded

brake fluid resevoir corroded

fuel tank corroded

nearside front swivel houseing leaking

rear propshaft flange mounting bolts loose / pinion flange loose

Pass 18 Apr 2013 5,335 miles

n/s/rear tyre cracked

Fail 18 Apr 2013 5,335 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

n/s/rear tyre cracked

Fail 17 Apr 2013 15,316 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 15,296 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 5,287 miles

engine gearbox and axle oil leaks

front swivel hubs showing signs of weeping

rear floors and floor crossmembers getting corroded

some play nearside front swivel hub

some play rear shocker bushes

some play steering box

Pass 24 Sep 2009 5,003 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

rear floor and floor crossmembers getting corroded

some play steering box

Pass 5 Jun 2008 3,073 miles

light sharp edge on offside rear wheel arch

wiring under bonnet requires putting harness

Pass 15 Mar 2006 786 miles

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

oil leak

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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CUE 370B is a 1961 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1961 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 28,389 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 CUE 370B, 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 65 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 CUE 370B registered?

CUE 370B is a 1961 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 1 February 1961.

Is CUE 370B safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUE 370B shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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