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CWN 557K

1972 Land Rover Jeep

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,388 mi
Last recorded39,388 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Jeep49,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWN 557K
MakeLand Rover
ModelJeep
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 39,388 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery secured with cable tie clips

both front engine mountings welding poor on chassis

front prop shaft has slight wear and play in spline joint

inspection cover under offside front wheel arch corroded

nearside front bump stop missing

offside front road wheel corroded

offside front tyre , nearside front tyre and nearside rear tyre cracking and perished

offside screenwash jet corroded and just hitting screen

Pass 25 Oct 2013 39,345 miles

PLAY AT OFFSIDE FRONT HUB

FRONT TYRES VERY CRACKED AROUND TREAD AND ON SIDEWALLS

Fail 12 Oct 2013 39,258 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

NEARSIDE INDICATORS OCCASIONALLY FLASH FAST

PLAY AT OFFSIDE FRONT HUB

FRONT TYRES VERY CRACKED AROUND TREAD AND ON SIDEWALLS

Pass 22 Oct 2012 39,171 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 39,170 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 39,006 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front propshaft has slight play

Fail 28 Mar 2008 38,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 38,245 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 37,841 miles

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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CWN 557K is a 1972 Land Rover Jeep in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Jeep models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 49,808 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 Jeep fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CWN 557K, 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 54 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 CWN 557K registered?

CWN 557K is a 1972 Land Rover Jeep, first registered on 4 February 1972.

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