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EBU 372K

1971 Land Rover SWB

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

74,382 mi
Last recorded74,382 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover SWB50,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBU 372K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 74,382 miles

Front both headlamp reflectors deteriorating but pattern still ok

Front propshaft has slight play

Fail 7 Jun 2017 74,382 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front both headlamp reflectors deteriorating but pattern still ok

Front propshaft has slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2016 73,490 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight corrosion in boh lower footwells

Fail 8 Jun 2016 73,490 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

slight corrosion in boh lower footwells

Pass 4 Jun 2015 71,685 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 71,685 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 70,934 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear reflectors fading

Fail 22 May 2014 70,934 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear reflectors fading

Fail 3 Jun 2013 69,636 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 69,636 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 69,014 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/ engine mounting rubber perishing

Pass 1 Jun 2012 69,014 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/ engine mounting rubber perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,928 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 67,928 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 66,729 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

panel covering drivers footwell making it difficult to asses condition of area it is covering

spare tyre on bonnet obscuring drivers view

Fail 30 Apr 2010 66,727 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

panel covering drivers footwell making it difficult to asses condition of area it is covering

spare tyre on bonnet obscuring drivers view

Pass 28 Apr 2009 64,626 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 64,623 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 63,090 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 62,219 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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EBU 372K is a 1971 Land Rover SWB in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 EBU 372K, 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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EBU 372K is a 1971 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 2 November 1971.

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