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SFF 602

1961 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,780 mi
Last recorded9,780 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 1961 Land Rover SWB28,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFF 602
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 9,780 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion Sills, both sides (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BORDERLINE (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Corrosion near A-post (inside)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BORDERLINE (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 9,773 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blow is too severe (7.4.B.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings A-post near door hinge (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion Sills, both sides (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BORDERLINE (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Corrosion near A-post (inside)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BORDERLINE (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 800 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 800 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 800 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 800 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak from n/s/f swivel hub

Pass 8 Jul 2011 800 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 800 miles

n/s/f swivel seal leaking

Fail 25 Jun 2010 800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f swivel seal leaking

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 800 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 800 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 4 Jun 2007 800 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 800 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 26 May 2006 800 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SFF 602 is a 1961 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1961 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 28,389 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SFF 602, 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 65 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 SFF 602 registered?

SFF 602 is a 1961 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 14 April 1961.

Is SFF 602 safe to buy?

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