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KEU 711

1961 Land Rover SERIES2

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,937 mi
Last recorded105,937 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 1961 Land Rover SERIES268,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEU 711
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES2
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 105,937 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front engine oil low

Nearside Front leaf spring "U" bolts corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front leaf spring "U" bolts corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2020 105,936 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front engine oil low

Nearside Front leaf spring "U" bolts corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front leaf spring "U" bolts corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2019 102,458 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 102,443 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 97,812 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 97,800 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 93,382 miles

Central Front Oil leak engine ()

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 93,377 miles

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

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

Central Front Oil leak engine ()

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 86,137 miles

Centre Front Oil leak on engine ()

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 86,130 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking by flexi (3.6.A.1)

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

Centre Front Oil leak on engine ()

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 740,628 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 740,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 64,575 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 57,164 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 25 May 2012 46,904 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES2?

Based on 1,135 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
403
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Stop lamp not working 39
Headlamp not working on main beam 39
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 36
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KEU 711 is a 1961 Land Rover SERIES2 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1961 Land Rover SERIES2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 68,460 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 SERIES2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KEU 711, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES2 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 65 years old, this Land Rover SERIES2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KEU 711 registered?

KEU 711 is a 1961 Land Rover SERIES2, first registered on 24 March 1961.

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