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HGC 650J

1985 Land Rover SWB

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

3,556 mi
Last recorded3,556 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGC 650J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 3,556 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 716 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 716 miles

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 99,986 miles

Nearside Front swivel joints

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 99,159 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 97,448 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

o/s front suspension ball slight play in swivel joints

Pass 9 Jul 2015 94,808 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

n/s front axle ball slight leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 92,877 miles

Oil leak

centre rear exhaust bracket very weak

n/s front axle ball seal leaking

Pass 26 Jul 2013 90,588 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 90,569 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 87,793 miles

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

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

front propshaft worn

wet conditions

Fail 4 Jul 2012 87,793 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front propshaft worn

wet conditions

Pass 15 Jul 2011 84,378 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 80,437 miles

hand brake cable rubbing on fuel pipe when applied

o\s front flexible brake hose close to wheel on left hand lock

Fail 15 Jul 2010 80,437 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake cable rubbing on fuel pipe when applied

o\s front flexible brake hose close to wheel on left hand lock

Pass 22 Jul 2009 77,599 miles

pre aug 01st 1979 smoke test

Pass 25 Jul 2008 74,204 miles

Oil leak

pre aug 1st 1979 smoke test

Fail 24 Jul 2008 74,203 miles

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

Oil leak

pre aug 1st 1979 smoke test

Pass 27 Jul 2007 70,933 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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HGC 650J is a 1985 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HGC 650J, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HGC 650J registered?

HGC 650J is a 1985 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 2 April 1985.

Is HGC 650J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGC 650J shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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