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EBW 255J

1971 Land Rover Pick Up

Yellow Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,584 mi
Last recorded26,584 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Pick Up39,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 255J
MakeLand Rover
ModelPick Up
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 26,584 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 26,281 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jun 2016 26,281 miles

Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 26,005 miles

Both gearbox mounting bushes collasped. Box sat on top of chassis

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

N.S.F brake drum back plate damp...

Pass 4 Mar 2013 25,059 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 24,471 miles

Dizzy advast and retard pipe loose.

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front propshaft U.J well worn.

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 24,471 miles

Dizzy advast and retard pipe loose.

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

Front propshaft U.J well worn.

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 23,817 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 24 Feb 2010 23,811 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 23,811 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 23,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

dampness around nearside rear brake back plate

exhaust corroded

rear shock absorber bushes worn

underbody corroded and muddy

Pass 18 Feb 2008 23,811 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 23,811 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 23,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover Pick Up?

Based on 2,252 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
629
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 72
Stop lamp not working 69
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 55
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EBW 255J is a 1971 Land Rover Pick Up in Yellow with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 39,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Pick Up fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EBW 255J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 55 years old, this Land Rover Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EBW 255J registered?

EBW 255J is a 1971 Land Rover Pick Up, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is EBW 255J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBW 255J shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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