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RTL 851J

1970 Land Rover SWB

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

9,037 mi
Last recorded9,037 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 Land Rover SWB45,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTL 851J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 9,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside bulk head corroded

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 9,037 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside bulk head corroded

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 8,690 miles

Nearside Front tyre feathered

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 8,690 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking or hub oil seal (3.6.A.1)

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre feathered

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

screen wash bottle loose

Pass 2 Apr 2016 8,403 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak from engine

Fail 22 Mar 2016 8,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Mar 2015 8,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 8,188 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 7,683 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 7,681 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 6,777 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 6,776 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 5,928 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 5,279 miles

battey insecure body poor condition rear brake hose ferrule corroding play detected in front o/s hub/ wheel bearing chassis corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2010 4,563 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 3,926 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 3,323 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 16 Jan 2008 3,322 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2007 2,526 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 2,526 miles

Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 1,764 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 1,760 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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 Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in tyre

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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RTL 851J is a 1970 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 45,034 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 RTL 851J, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RTL 851J is a 1970 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 14 September 1970.

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