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GRT 413J

1971 Land Rover SWB

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

1,673 mi
Last recorded1,673 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 1971 Land Rover SWB50,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRT 413J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 1,673 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 9,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front & rear uj's have play/movement

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

Various corrosion spots on the underside of vehicle

Various suspension components worn bushes & small leaks

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear cross member (6.1.A.1)

Bad oil leak leaking heavily

Fail 25 Apr 2016 9,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bulk head has rot hole (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering around leaf spring hanger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front & rear uj's have play/movement

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

Various corrosion spots on the underside of vehicle

Various suspension components worn bushes & small leaks

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear cross member (6.1.A.1)

Bad oil leak leaking heavily

Pass 23 May 2015 913 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 913 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 913 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/s door piller rusted and holed near top hindge

n/s front ,o/s and n/s rear hub seals leaking oil

rear body suport bars rusted away

Pass 14 Oct 2005 867 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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GRT 413J is a 1971 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 50,566 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 GRT 413J, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GRT 413J registered?

GRT 413J is a 1971 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 7 April 1971.

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