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UJY 956V

1979 Land Rover SWB

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,711 mi
Last recorded50,711 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1979 Land Rover SWB60,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJY 956V
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 50,711 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 50,315 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 50,315 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 49,801 miles

all four leaf springs have no movement

Fail 27 Nov 2010 49,778 miles

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all four leaf springs have no movement

Fail 21 May 2010 49,766 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

body damage

under vehicle coverd in mud

Pass 6 Jan 2009 49,766 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

boot floor removed

font number plate

mid cross member heavily corroed

nearside front flexie starting to pershies

rear chassie heavilt welded

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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UJY 956V is a 1979 Land Rover SWB in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,318 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 UJY 956V, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UJY 956V registered?

UJY 956V is a 1979 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 1 September 1979.

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The MOT history for UJY 956V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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