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KPB 772C

1965 Land Rover SWB

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

63,967 mi
Last recorded63,967 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1965 Land Rover SWB46,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPB 772C
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 63,967 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 60,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated oil contaminated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 59,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated oil contaminated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 55,903 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2015 55,785 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine oil leak

rear axle oil leak

rear flexible brake hose contaminated with oil

Pass 27 Jan 2014 55,153 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front propshaft front joint worn

nearside front and both rear tyres cracked due to old age

Fail 24 Jan 2014 55,153 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front propshaft front joint worn

nearside front and both rear tyres cracked due to old age

Pass 25 Jan 2013 50,644 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 50,628 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 50,230 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre cracking due to age

Fail 21 Dec 2011 50,230 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

front prop shaft flange bolts (2) too short

nearside front axle U bolt slightly loose

nearside rear tyre cracking due to age

rear axle U bolts slightly loose

speedometer cable resting on exhaust pipe

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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KPB 772C is a 1965 Land Rover SWB in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1965 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 46,121 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 KPB 772C, 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 61 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 KPB 772C registered?

KPB 772C is a 1965 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 1 October 1965.

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