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WSJ 970

1959 Rover Land Rover

Yellow Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,953 mi
Last recorded62,953 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSJ 970
MakeRover
ModelLand Rover
Year1959
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2006 62,953 miles

All tyres had off road damage

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front swivel seal leaking

Offside rear halfshaft seal leaking

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2006 62,916 miles

Brake pivot excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres have cuts in tread

both front bearings slightly noisy

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

nearside mirror loose

offside front swivel seal leaking †

offside rear halfshaft seal leaking

oil leak

propshaft defective

rear propshaft universal joint badly worn

How Reliable is the Rover Land Rover?

Based on 852 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 32
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Headlamp not working on main beam 21
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
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WSJ 970 is a 1959 Rover Land Rover in Yellow with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Rover Land Rover fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WSJ 970, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Land Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 67 years old, this Rover Land Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WSJ 970 registered?

WSJ 970 is a 1959 Rover Land Rover, first registered on 10 June 1959.

Is WSJ 970 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSJ 970 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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