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SSK 247

1961 Land Rover Series

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,038 mi
Last recorded60,038 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 1961 Land Rover Series21,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSK 247
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2015 60,038 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Steering arm inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Corrosion and poor repairs to body and chassis

Front swivel hub seals leaking

N/S/F tyre has bad cuts

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Wheel nuts incorrectly fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2014 59,985 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 59,948 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r and o/s/f brakes slight bind

Pass 9 Nov 2010 59,866 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 4 Feb 2010 59,857 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering linkage has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 59,793 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 59,792 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1) DANGEROUS

on road test vehicle wanders from side to side and fails to keep to a striaght line

Pass 30 Nov 2007 59,793 miles

All four wheels small been fitted to high vehicle.7.50r16c fitted

O/s/f engine mount broken

brakes only just reach efficency

Fail 30 Nov 2007 59,793 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

All four wheels small been fitted to high vehicle.7.50r16c fitted

O/s/f engine mount broken

o/s/r tyre wall cut in it

Fail 12 Nov 2007 59,792 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front nudge bar not fixed properly

o/s/f tyre cut on sidewall. not down to cord

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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SSK 247 is a 1961 Land Rover Series in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1961 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 21,988 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 SSK 247, 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 65 years old, this Land Rover Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SSK 247 registered?

SSK 247 is a 1961 Land Rover Series, first registered on 20 April 1961.

Is SSK 247 safe to buy?

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