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GJB 739K

1972 Land Rover SWB

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,291 mi
Last recorded97,291 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1972 Land Rover SWB62,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJB 739K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 97,291 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 96,783 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 96,722 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 96,269 miles

advise attention front brakes

Fail 16 Feb 2012 96,269 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise attention front brakes

Fail 6 Sep 2010 96,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 96,013 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 95,747 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 95,536 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

both front tyres perished

Fail 15 Aug 2008 95,536 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

both front tyres perished

Fail 17 Aug 2007 95,313 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 95,313 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 95,308 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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GJB 739K is a 1972 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 62,309 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 GJB 739K, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJB 739K registered?

GJB 739K is a 1972 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 1 March 1972.

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