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VKA 733H

1970 Land Rover SWB

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,505 mi
Last recorded71,505 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover SWB45,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKA 733H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 71,505 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 70,997 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 70,967 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured rear of front sping (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven off side slow (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

electrical wiring around engine untidy

Pass 21 Nov 2015 64,561 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 64,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 59,157 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 59,155 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front and rear brakes slow to operate

Pass 14 Nov 2013 58,654 miles

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

nearside and offside front floor pans corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 58,292 miles

both front wheels have very slight bind

Pass 21 Nov 2011 57,923 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 56,777 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 55,585 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 55,428 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 55,400 miles

Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 223,829 miles

front diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 18 Nov 2006 52,586 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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VKA 733H is a 1970 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 45,034 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 VKA 733H, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VKA 733H registered?

VKA 733H is a 1970 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 1 April 1970.

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