MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,252 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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)
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
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)
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
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
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.
How Reliable is the Land Rover SWB?
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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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