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KLB 912K

1972 Land Rover SWB

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,849 mi
Last recorded27,849 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover SWB62,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLB 912K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 27,849 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside front lower (6.1.B.2)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both fronts and nearside rear (2.4.B.1a)

corrosion in floor offside front

reartyre walls cracking

Fail 28 Feb 2017 27,849 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive play nearside front hub (2.5.A.3b)

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

Body has slight corrosion offside front lower (6.1.B.2)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both fronts and nearside rear (2.4.B.1a)

corrosion in floor offside front

offside front bump stop broken

reartyre walls cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2015 27,849 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 27,849 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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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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KLB 912K is a 1972 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 62,309 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 KLB 912K, 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 54 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 KLB 912K?

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What year was KLB 912K registered?

KLB 912K is a 1972 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 8 February 1972.

Is KLB 912K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLB 912K shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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