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8136 AC

1959 Land Rover SWB

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,740 mi
Last recorded68,740 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1959 Land Rover SWB58,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8136 AC
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2008 68,740 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 68,740 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 68,724 miles

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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8136 AC is a 1959 Land Rover SWB in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1959 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 58,997 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 8136 AC, 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 67 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 8136 AC registered?

8136 AC is a 1959 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 31 December 1959.

Is 8136 AC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8136 AC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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