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KFO 559

1962 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,946 mi
Last recorded48,946 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1962 Land Rover SWB48,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFO 559
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 48,946 miles

Both front tyres perished

Both rear tyres perished

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 48,245 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both rear floor support panels (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Both front tyres perished

Both rear tyres perished

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 48,243 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 48,242 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 47,992 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 47,906 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 47,902 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 47,812 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 47,367 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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KFO 559 is a 1962 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1962 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 48,946 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 KFO 559, 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 64 years old, this Land Rover SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KFO 559 registered?

KFO 559 is a 1962 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 23 August 1962.

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