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WPR 741B

1961 Rover Land Rover

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

6,313 mi
Last recorded6,313 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1961 Rover Land Rover74,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPR 741B
MakeRover
ModelLand Rover
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 6,313 miles

front differential pinion has slight leak

o/s/r hub seal has slight leak

Pass 5 Jan 2016 5,143 miles

o/s/r hub leaking

Fail 5 Jan 2016 5,143 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r hub leaking

Pass 8 Aug 2014 4,069 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 3,918 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 3,906 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 3,905 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 3,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 3,803 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 3,177 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight cracking in between tread on all 4 tyres

Pass 6 Apr 2009 3,082 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyres have small amounts of cracking between tread

Pass 12 Apr 2008 2,184 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Feb 2007 65,599 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 65,577 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Land Rover?

Based on 852 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 32
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Headlamp not working on main beam 21
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
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WPR 741B is a 1961 Rover Land Rover in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1961 Rover Land Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 74,733 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 Rover Land Rover fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WPR 741B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WPR 741B?

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What year was WPR 741B registered?

WPR 741B is a 1961 Rover Land Rover, first registered on 6 September 1961.

Is WPR 741B safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPR 741B shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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