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VGH 221M

1974 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,252 mi
Last recorded96,252 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1974 Land Rover SWB71,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGH 221M
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 96,252 miles

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in most areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 95,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 95,267 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Driver's door pillar insecure corroded (6.2.B.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Chassis has had extensive welding

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front swivel joint slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2016 95,257 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 95,257 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 94,746 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 94,199 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2012 93,809 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 93,413 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 93,413 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Jan 2010 93,385 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 93,359 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

offside chassis outriger corroded.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 88,397 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 88,381 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 88,381 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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VGH 221M is a 1974 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 71,003 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 VGH 221M, 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 52 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VGH 221M registered?

VGH 221M is a 1974 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 19 February 1974.

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