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TRN 58A

1961 Land Rover SWB

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

76,977 mi
Last recorded76,977 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1961 Land Rover SWB28,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRN 58A
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 76,977 miles

advise corrosion to offside and near side door pillars

advise free play to offside front wheel bearing hub advise adjustment if possible

advise offside front tyre perishing advise rp

advise offside rear tyre wear

advise vehicle passed the emissions no proint out was produced due to low emissions

Fail 7 Jul 2014 76,977 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise corrosion to offside and near side door pillars

advise free play to offside front wheel bearing hub advise adjustment if possible

advise offside front tyre perishing advise rp

advise offside rear tyre wear

advise vehicle passed the emissions no proint out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 12 Jun 2013 76,977 miles

advise free play to offside front wheel bearing

advise tyres perishing

Fail 3 Jun 2013 76,977 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

advise free play to offside front wheel bearing

advise tyres perishing

Pass 28 May 2012 76,977 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 76,977 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil leak

advise corrosion to nearside door pillar

advise free play in offside front wheel bearing

advise offside rear tyre wear

advise security of battery

Pass 12 Feb 2010 76,977 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 76,977 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2009 76,175 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

both rear leaf spring straps broken

no hazard lamp switch found

Pass 3 Dec 2007 71,748 miles

advise free play in steering

Fail 3 Dec 2007 71,748 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

advise free play in steering

Pass 28 Nov 2006 67,249 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 66,552 miles

Corosion to both inner wings around main chassis & corosion throughout underbody

Corosion to both rear leafsprings

Engine oil leak

Play to both front & rear wheel bearings

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover SWB?

Based on 5,400 MOT tests across 556 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 263
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 230
Stop lamp not working 208
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 148
position lamp(s) not working 145
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TRN 58A is a 1961 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1961 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 28,389 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 SWB fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TRN 58A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 65 years old, this Land Rover SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TRN 58A registered?

TRN 58A is a 1961 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 1 May 1961.

Is TRN 58A safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRN 58A shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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