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JLX 493K

1971 Land Rover SWB

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,423 mi
Last recorded66,423 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover SWB50,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLX 493K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 66,423 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 65,170 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement A frame (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 64,469 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 64,467 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 63,054 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

headlamp aims high but within limit

Pass 3 Jul 2009 60,479 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 57,655 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 57,655 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 57,608 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Dec 2006 57,608 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 57,569 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 57,569 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2005 57,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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JLX 493K is a 1971 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 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 JLX 493K, 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 JLX 493K registered?

JLX 493K is a 1971 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 1 November 1971.

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