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GFX 305D

1971 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

643 mi
Last recorded643 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover SWB50,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFX 305D
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 643 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front tyre badly perished

Fail 13 Jun 2017 641 miles

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front tyre badly perished

Pass 26 Nov 2015 613 miles

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

bolt missing o/s/f half shaft

exhaust mounting rubber split

Pass 19 Nov 2014 577 miles

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

bolt missing from osf hub flange

Fail 18 Nov 2014 575 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

bolt missing from osf hub flange

Pass 30 Oct 2013 356 miles

Exhaust centre section knocks on gearbox mounting

O/S/F Tyre perrished

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in n/s drag link end

Fail 30 Oct 2013 356 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Exhaust centre section knocks on gearbox mounting

O/S/F Tyre perrished

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in n/s drag link end

Pass 26 Oct 2012 186 miles

BOLT MISSING IN OFFSIDE FRONT HUB END CAP

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE PLAY

OFFSIDE ENGINE MOUNT BOLT TOO SHORT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE PLAY

VARIOUS BOLTS MISSING IN COSMETIC PANELS

Fail 18 Oct 2012 171 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

BOLT MISSING IN OFFSIDE FRONT HUB END CAP

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE PLAY

OFFSIDE ENGINE MOUNT BOLT TOO SHORT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE PLAY

VARIOUS BOLTS MISSING IN COSMETIC PANELS

Pass 30 Jul 2010 23 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 10 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

o/s rear brake pipe support clip insecure however pipe still adequately supported

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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GFX 305D is a 1971 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GFX 305D, 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 GFX 305D registered?

GFX 305D is a 1971 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 11 May 1971.

Is GFX 305D safe to buy?

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