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JSX 265X

1981 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,857 mi
Last recorded19,857 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 1981 Land Rover SWB34,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSX 265X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 19,857 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 19,131 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near side floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 18,239 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 18,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 18,182 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2017 18,024 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 17,704 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 17,375 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 16,699 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 16,460 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 15,660 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 13,616 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 11,668 miles

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

steering box drop arm ball joint worn slight

Fail 24 May 2010 11,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

steering box drop arm ball joint worn slight

Pass 9 Jun 2009 10,485 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 10,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 9,373 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 9,368 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 8,755 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 7,637 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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JSX 265X is a 1981 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 34,164 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 JSX 265X, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JSX 265X registered?

JSX 265X is a 1981 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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