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KUY 729K

1972 Land Rover LWB

Green Petrol 2249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,872 mi
Last recorded26,872 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Land Rover LWB62,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUY 729K
MakeLand Rover
ModelLWB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,249cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 26,872 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lowers (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 26,784 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 26,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 26,680 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

chassis corossion outside perscibed area and to non suportive area/heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Jul 2013 26,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corosion outside perscibed area and to non suportive panels/vechicle heavily undersealed/all tyres have cracks on sidewalls

Pass 28 Jun 2012 26,333 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

heavily undersealed/both front hub seals slight leak/exhast bracket broken/nsf tyre cuts in sidewall/welding repaires to vechicle

Pass 22 Jun 2011 26,133 miles

Chassis and cab getting rusty

Off side front outrigger rusty

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 21 Jun 2011 26,133 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Chassis and cab getting rusty

Off side front outrigger rusty

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 2 Jul 2010 25,811 miles

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

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

all brake pipes undersealed

chassi/body heavily undersealed

oil arround front hubs

Fail 29 Jun 2010 25,811 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

all brake pipes undersealed

chassi/body heavily undersealed

oil arround front hubs

Pass 26 Jun 2009 25,443 miles

All brake pipes greased or undersealed

Slight leaks from N/S/F & O/S/F swivel housings

Slight smoke on acceleration

Pass 10 Jun 2008 25,117 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 25,117 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 24,789 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 24,787 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover LWB?

Based on 1,499 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
1,034
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
position lamp(s) not working 49
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
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KUY 729K is a 1972 Land Rover LWB in Green with a 2,249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 62,985 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover LWB fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KUY 729K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Land Rover LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KUY 729K registered?

KUY 729K is a 1972 Land Rover LWB, first registered on 18 February 1972.

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