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VCJ 411J

1971 Land Rover SWB

Grey Diesel 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,808 mi
Last recorded73,808 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 1971 Land Rover SWB50,566 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCJ 411J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 73,808 miles

corrosion starting in both front chassis rails

nsr lower shocker mount slightly distorted

Pass 1 Sep 2010 72,205 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 72,205 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 70,306 miles

Oil leak

Under vehicle fuel tank guard damp. But tank could not be clearly seen leaking at time of test.

Fail 1 Jul 2009 70,206 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under vehicle fuel tank guard damp. But tank could not be clearly seen leaking at time of test.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 68,767 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight wear in o/s front swivels

Fail 19 Jun 2008 68,712 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

slight wear in o/s front swivels

Pass 13 Jul 2007 66,765 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight wear in front swivels

Pass 22 May 2006 65,372 miles

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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VCJ 411J is a 1971 Land Rover SWB in Grey with a 2,225cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 50,566 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 VCJ 411J, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VCJ 411J registered?

VCJ 411J is a 1971 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 22 June 1971.

Is VCJ 411J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCJ 411J shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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