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BXC 891G

1968 Land Rover SWB

Blue Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,859 mi
Last recorded32,859 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1968 Land Rover SWB63,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBXC 891G
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 32,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Mirror missing

Oil leak engine ()

Shock absorber lower mountings not locked by split pins

Fail 2 Aug 2017 32,858 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front mirror missing

Oil leak engine ()

Shock absorbers lower locking device not supplied by split pins

Pass 19 Jun 2013 32,804 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 32,467 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 32,271 miles

both front and both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear axle slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2008 31,846 miles

all four tyres are slightlt perisched in tread area

Fail 1 Nov 2005 31,841 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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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BXC 891G is a 1968 Land Rover SWB in Blue with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1968 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 63,196 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 BXC 891G, 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 58 years old, this Land Rover SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BXC 891G registered?

BXC 891G is a 1968 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 1 October 1968.

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The MOT history for BXC 891G shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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