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KBV 250S

1977 Land Rover 101

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,168 mi
Last recorded21,168 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1977 Land Rover 10121,055 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBV 250S
MakeLand Rover
Model101
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 21,168 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 21,158 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 21,149 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 21,140 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 20,048 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 18,707 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 17,638 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 17,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 16,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 15,113 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 15,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 13,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 12,995 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 12,157 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 101?

Based on 2,888 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 94
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 92
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 89
Brake pipe excessively corroded 60
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KBV 250S is a 1977 Land Rover 101 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1977 Land Rover 101 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 21,055 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 101 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KBV 250S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 101 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 49 years old, this Land Rover 101 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KBV 250S is a 1977 Land Rover 101, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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