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RJH 840

1954 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,576 mi
Last recorded39,576 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJH 840
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1954
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 39,576 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 39,576 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 25 May 2022 39,381 miles

Front Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear diffs slightly weeping

Pass 19 Dec 2011 39,315 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 39,275 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 39,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 39,245 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 39,149 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 39,102 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 38,922 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 38,628 miles

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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RJH 840 is a 1954 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RJH 840, 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 72 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 RJH 840 registered?

RJH 840 is a 1954 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 28 January 1954.

Is RJH 840 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJH 840 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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