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JBW 561S

1978 Land Rover SWB

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,713 mi
Last recorded20,713 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1978 Land Rover SWB37,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 561S
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2015 20,713 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 20,361 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 17,619 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 13,838 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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JBW 561S is a 1978 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 37,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JBW 561S, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JBW 561S?

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What year was JBW 561S registered?

JBW 561S is a 1978 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 17 January 1978.

Is JBW 561S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBW 561S shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JBW 561S have outstanding finance?

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