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ERE 287K

1971 Rover Land Rover

Bronze Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

71,742 mi
Last recorded71,742 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Rover Land Rover64,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERE 287K
MakeRover
ModelLand Rover
Year1971
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 71,742 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion to body mount

Offside Rear hole in body

parking brake efficiency

service brake efficiency

Fail 5 Sep 2017 71,738 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear corrosion to body mount

Offside Front panel insecure

Offside Rear hole in body

parking brake efficiency

service brake efficiency

Pass 2 Sep 2016 68,397 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 68,278 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2015 68,278 miles

Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 66,587 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak diff

oil leak engine

osf head lamp dull

Fail 9 Dec 2013 66,545 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak diff

oil leak engine

osf head lamp dull

Pass 29 Dec 2012 65,091 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 64,844 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 64,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 63,477 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 63,477 miles

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

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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)

rear prop shaft universal joint badly worn

Pass 9 Dec 2009 62,060 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 62,060 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 61,055 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 61,055 miles

Centre Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nearside front hub nut locking device incorrect

Pass 29 Jul 2006 32,510 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Rover Land Rover?

Based on 852 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 32
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Headlamp not working on main beam 21
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
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ERE 287K is a 1971 Rover Land Rover in Bronze with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1971 Rover Land Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 64,119 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 Rover Land Rover fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ERE 287K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Land Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 55 years old, this Rover Land Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ERE 287K registered?

ERE 287K is a 1971 Rover Land Rover, first registered on 5 October 1971.

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