MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,476 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
under side of vehicle very rusty
Oil leak
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
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)
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
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
How Reliable is the Land Rover SWB?
Based on 5,400 MOT tests across 556 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for VGN 518M shows 12 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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