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VJT 244S

1978 Land Rover SWB

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,817 mi
Last recorded71,817 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2007
Typical for 1978 Land Rover SWB37,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJT 244S
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2007 71,817 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 69,619 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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VJT 244S is a 1978 Land Rover SWB in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 37,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJT 244S, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VJT 244S registered?

VJT 244S is a 1978 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 14 January 1978.

Is VJT 244S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJT 244S shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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