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VGN 518M

1974 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,476 mi
Last recorded41,476 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1974 Land Rover SWB71,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGN 518M
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 41,476 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 41,471 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2012 41,324 miles

under side of vehicle very rusty

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 41,063 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 40,858 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 40,537 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 40,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2008 40,257 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 40,252 miles

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

Centre Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre brake drum insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 39,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres perished

Fail 27 Mar 2007 39,883 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres perished

Pass 13 Jan 2006 146,555 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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VGN 518M is a 1974 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VGN 518M, 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 VGN 518M registered?

VGN 518M is a 1974 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 19 February 1974.

Is VGN 518M safe to buy?

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