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840 AJB

1971 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,028 mi
Last recorded28,028 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 1971 Land Rover SWB50,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration840 AJB
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 28,028 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 27,766 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre outer walls beginning to perish.

o/s and n/s tractor joint seals leaking slightly but are refillable type

Fail 3 Nov 2011 27,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2010 27,747 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 27,737 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 27,734 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 27,709 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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840 AJB is a 1971 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 50,566 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 840 AJB, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 840 AJB registered?

840 AJB is a 1971 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is 840 AJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 840 AJB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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