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WUH 146K

1971 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,738 mi
Last recorded55,738 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1971 Land Rover SWB50,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUH 146K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 55,738 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 55,281 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 54,659 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 54,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear crossmember in poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2017 54,356 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 54,029 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 53,030 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 53,017 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 51,593 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 49,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

n/s/front hub slight oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2013 49,949 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

n/s/front hub slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 48,917 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 48,917 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 48,892 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 48,891 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 48,848 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 48,847 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 48,682 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 48,682 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 48,602 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 48,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 48,254 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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WUH 146K is a 1971 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WUH 146K, 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.

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What year was WUH 146K registered?

WUH 146K is a 1971 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is WUH 146K safe to buy?

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