MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,037 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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 ()
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 ()
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 ()
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
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
battey insecure body poor condition rear brake hose ferrule corroding play detected in front o/s hub/ wheel bearing chassis corroding
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Battery insecure
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was RTL 851J registered?
RTL 851J is a 1970 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 14 September 1970.
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