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ESB 17

1971 Land Rover Unknown

Grey Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,812 mi
Last recorded21,812 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Unknown47,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESB 17
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 21,812 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Various leaks from transmissions, engine ect (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 21,804 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Various leaks from transmissions, engine ect (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 17,179 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 17,178 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

How Reliable is the Land Rover Unknown?

Based on 8,941 MOT tests across 2,560 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
4,412
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
2,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
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ESB 17 is a 1971 Land Rover Unknown in Grey with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 47,032 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 Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ESB 17, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 55 years old, this Land Rover Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ESB 17 registered?

ESB 17 is a 1971 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 22 September 1971.

Is ESB 17 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESB 17 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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