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XTY 618J

1971 Land Rover SWB

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,846 mi
Last recorded89,846 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1971 Land Rover SWB50,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTY 618J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 89,846 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 89,839 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure n/s rear (2.4.B.7b)

Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure o/s rear (2.4.B.7b)

Stop lamp not working n/s (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working o/s (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 88,971 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 88,971 miles

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 88,942 miles

Centre Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

one of the two side lamps fitted to the n/s/f is not working

the smoke emitted from the exhaust when the engine is cold appears to be excessive

Pass 17 Jul 2012 86,144 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 80,382 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 72,833 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 72,522 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 71,553 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 71,550 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

all 4 tyres perrished on side walls

Pass 12 Jul 2007 64,462 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 5,444 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2006 5,444 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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XTY 618J is a 1971 Land Rover SWB in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XTY 618J, 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 XTY 618J registered?

XTY 618J is a 1971 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 24 March 1971.

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