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57 WKX

1962 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

9,223 mi
Last recorded9,223 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 1962 Land Rover SWB48,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration57 WKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 9,223 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 9,131 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 9,102 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 9,067 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 9,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed very perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 9,037 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Oct 2012 9,027 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 9,008 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 8,997 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 8,968 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 8,929 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 8,883 miles

FRONT AND REAR LEAF SPRINGS IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 16 Jul 2005 8,853 miles

CHASSIS SRFACE CORROSION ALL OVER

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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57 WKX is a 1962 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1962 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 48,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 57 WKX, 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 64 years old, this Land Rover SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 57 WKX registered?

57 WKX is a 1962 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 1 March 1962.

Is 57 WKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 57 WKX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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