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YAU 645K

1971 Land Rover Series

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

62,836 mi
Last recorded62,836 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series70,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAU 645K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 62,836 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 62,694 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 62,047 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front pin area (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front windscreen frame security bolt missing . frame loose

Offside Rear hub nut cap missing

minor oil leaks at engine gearbox . rear axle front axle areas

Fail 11 Jun 2021 62,039 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber lower bushes badly worn

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front pin area (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front windscreen frame security bolt missing . frame loose

Offside Rear hub nut cap missing

minor oil leaks at engine gearbox . rear axle front axle areas

Pass 8 Sep 2018 61,969 miles

Front offside and nearside lower shock bushes slightly worn.

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush forward bush or eye bolt.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside screen wash jet not working efficiently.

Fail 8 Sep 2018 61,969 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front offside and nearside lower shock bushes slightly worn.

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush forward bush or eye bolt.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

nearside screen wash jet not working efficiently.

Fail 26 Jul 2018 61,967 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush deteriorated. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush deteriorated. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose rear bolts. (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seal slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seal slight leak. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 61,651 miles

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

engine, gearbox and rear diff covered with oil

rear brake hose covered with oil

Pass 13 Jul 2016 60,085 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

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

Rear flexible brake hose badly contaminated with oil

previous welding repair to rear chassis

slight oil leaks engine gearbox and differecial rea

Fail 13 Jul 2016 60,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

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

Rear flexible brake hose badly contaminated with oil

previous welding repair to rear chassis

slight oil leaks engine gearbox and differecial rea

Pass 9 Jul 2015 59,936 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

under body chassis various stages corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,784 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 59,344 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 59,344 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 59,309 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 59,309 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 77,903 miles

under body chassis various stages corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2007 77,963 miles

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

under body chassis various stages corrosion repairs

Pass 5 Aug 2006 77,903 miles

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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YAU 645K is a 1971 Land Rover Series in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 70,015 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 YAU 645K, 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 55 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 YAU 645K registered?

YAU 645K is a 1971 Land Rover Series, first registered on 13 December 1971.

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The MOT history for YAU 645K shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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