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ENX 679K

1971 Land Rover SWB

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

10,863 mi
Last recorded10,863 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 1971 Land Rover SWB50,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENX 679K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 10,863 miles

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

corroded around windscreen

corroded underneath

Fail 14 Jan 2021 10,863 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corroded around windscreen

corroded underneath

Pass 10 Jan 2020 10,479 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 10,479 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 10,110 miles

Offside Rear leaf spring in poor condition

front swivel joints slight oil leak

oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2017 10,110 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear leaf spring in poor condition

front swivel joints slight oil leak

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2016 9,782 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 9,782 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 9,144 miles

n/s/f leaf spring in poor condition

o/s/r leaf spring in poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2014 8,509 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 8,509 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 24 Jun 2014 8,184 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 8,184 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

offside rear leaf spring deteriorated

rear propshaft universal joint has slight play/wear

Pass 17 Jun 2013 7,966 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 7,966 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 6,871 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 4,326 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 4,326 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 2,698 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 2,698 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 241 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 97,358 miles

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

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

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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ENX 679K is a 1971 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ENX 679K, 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 ENX 679K registered?

ENX 679K is a 1971 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 2 November 1971.

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