1977 Land Rover 101 3.5L Petrol · ANP 782R

This 1977 Land Rover 101 passed its most recent MOT in October 2025, but only after failing two days earlier on serious structural corrosion and a dangerously weakened seat belt. The failure was significant: both rear suspension mounting points on the crossmember were described as "excessively corroded" and "significantly reducing structural strength," which is a major safety and repair concern. The seat belt webbing was also noted as significantly weakened, which is a critical failure point. The corrosion pattern is clearly worsening. In 2023, the same rear crossmember areas were noted as corroded but "not considered excessive." By 2025, they had deteriorated to the point of being structurally dangerous. The front outriggers were also flagged as corroded in 2023, though not yet excessive, and that area should be considered a high-risk follow-up. This is a vehicle where rust is actively progressing, not stabilising. The recorded mileage of 53,971 miles over 49 years works out to roughly 1,100 miles per year, which is very low. For a Land Rover 101, this could mean the vehicle has spent long periods standing, which often accelerates corrosion in chassis and suspension components due to moisture retention and lack of use. Low mileage does not guarantee low wear in this case; the structural rust pattern suggests the vehicle may have been stored outdoors or in damp conditions rather than driven regularly.