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AFA 296A

1963 Land Rover SWB

Blue Diesel 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,578 mi
Last recorded2,578 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2006
Typical for 1963 Land Rover SWB68,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFA 296A
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2006 2,578 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2006 2,578 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AFA 296A is a 1963 Land Rover SWB in Blue with a 3,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AFA 296A, 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 AFA 296A registered?

AFA 296A is a 1963 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 7 June 1963.

Is AFA 296A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFA 296A shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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