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LAH 637A

1960 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

1,644 mi
Last recorded1,644 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1960 Land Rover SWB40,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAH 637A
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 1,644 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 1,612 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 1,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 1,466 miles

Oil leak

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

BOTH FRONT HUB OIL SEALS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 May 2012 1,391 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 1,060 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 47 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front hub oil seals weeping

Fail 13 Jun 2008 7 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 99,227 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 99,224 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear fog lamp not fitted-not rquired for year

seat belts not fitted-not required on year

Pass 21 Jul 2005 98,840 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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LAH 637A is a 1960 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1960 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 40,372 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 LAH 637A, 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 66 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 LAH 637A registered?

LAH 637A is a 1960 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 21 October 1960.

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