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ERF 588K

1971 Land Rover Series

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

394 mi
Last recorded394 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series70,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERF 588K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 394 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 394 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured front of front (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 394 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 394 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at brake master cylinder under front wing (3.6.C.3)

Centre Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure hand brake lever missing clip (near gear box) (3.1.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 394 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 394 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 394 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front bulkhead corroded.

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

Tyres perished

Fail 22 Aug 2014 394 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front bulkhead corroded.

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

Tyres perished

Pass 27 Aug 2013 394 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 394 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 394 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 394 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 394 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 394 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 394 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 394 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 394 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 394 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 394 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 394 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 394 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

possible oil leak from steering box.

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
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ERF 588K is a 1971 Land Rover Series in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 70,015 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 Series fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ERF 588K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 55 years old, this Land Rover Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ERF 588K registered?

ERF 588K is a 1971 Land Rover Series, first registered on 5 November 1971.

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