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AAB 944A

1963 Land Rover SWB

Bronze Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,056 mi
Last recorded82,056 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 1963 Land Rover SWB68,543 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAB 944A
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1963
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 82,056 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 11 Nov 2013 81,662 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 81,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 81,627 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

all tyres perished

front and rear drive shafts have free play in spline joints

front axle swivel joints both oil seals leaking

rear axle differential pinion flange has movement

v8 engine fitted standard drum brakes in use

Pass 14 Nov 2009 81,479 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 80,996 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 80,394 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 80,029 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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AAB 944A is a 1963 Land Rover SWB in Bronze with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1963 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 68,543 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 AAB 944A, 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 63 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 AAB 944A registered?

AAB 944A is a 1963 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 25 March 1963.

Is AAB 944A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAB 944A shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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