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VPP 876J

1971 Land Rover SWB

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,800 mi
Last recorded56,800 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover SWB50,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPP 876J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 56,800 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 56,457 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 56,455 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 56,455 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

both front swivel housings leaking

Pass 5 Feb 2010 54,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 53,844 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 53,737 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 51,854 miles

slight play in nearside drag link balljoint

Pass 7 Dec 2006 50,472 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

n/s/f hub oil seal leaking

o/s/r hub oil seal leakink

underbody crossion

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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VPP 876J is a 1971 Land Rover SWB in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 50,566 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 VPP 876J, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VPP 876J?

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What year was VPP 876J registered?

VPP 876J is a 1971 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 12 February 1971.

Is VPP 876J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPP 876J shows 9 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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