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SNJ 457

1960 Land Rover 4X4

Cream Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,371 mi
Last recorded43,371 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNJ 457
MakeLand Rover
Model4X4
Year1960
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 43,371 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 43,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 43,371 miles

back axle corroded n/s/r

Pass 8 Apr 2006 43,371 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 43,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Land Rover 4X4?

Based on 1,085 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
1,229
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 29
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 25
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 24
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22
Stop lamp not working 19
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SNJ 457 is a 1960 Land Rover 4X4 in Cream with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Land Rover 4X4 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SNJ 457, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 4X4 typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 66 years old, this Land Rover 4X4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SNJ 457 registered?

SNJ 457 is a 1960 Land Rover 4X4, first registered on 18 May 1960.

Is SNJ 457 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNJ 457 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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