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871 VLG

1962 Land Rover Jeep

Yellow Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

34,300 mi
Last recorded34,300 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
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Vehicle Details

Registration871 VLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelJeep
Year1962
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 34,300 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 34,300 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 34,031 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 33,805 miles

Front diff leaking

Front diff leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2020 33,803 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front diff leaking

Front diff leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2019 32,634 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central exhaust corroded

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hub seal damp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 32,634 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central exhaust corroded

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear hub seal damp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 31,406 miles

Front hub seals damp

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 29,831 miles

All hub seals leaking slightly

Oil leak (gearbox)

Rear Diff leaking

Pass 28 Oct 2015 27,899 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 27,847 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

chassis showing corrosion

front and reaf leaf springs corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 27,549 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

chassis corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2013 27,543 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

chassis corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2012 26,977 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 24,839 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 22,672 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 22,603 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 22,603 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Land Rover Jeep?

Based on 2,119 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 85
Stop lamp not working 82
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 49
position lamp(s) not working 48
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871 VLG is a 1962 Land Rover Jeep in Yellow with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Jeep fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 871 VLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Jeep typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 64 years old, this Land Rover Jeep is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 871 VLG registered?

871 VLG is a 1962 Land Rover Jeep, first registered on 16 April 1962.

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