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KCF 605F

1968 Land Rover SWB

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,559 mi
Last recorded13,559 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1968 Land Rover SWB63,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCF 605F
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1968
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 13,559 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 13,359 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 25 May 2017 13,359 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 May 2016 13,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

front prop slide worn

n/s/f tractor seal leaking

steering box weaping

transfer tail seal leaking

Pass 8 Jul 2015 12,543 miles

front prop slide worn

o/s/r hub seal leaking

small hole in o/s/f seat mount pannel

steering box weaping oil

Fail 8 Jul 2015 12,543 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front prop slide worn

o/s/r hub seal leaking

small hole in o/s/f seat mount pannel

steering box weaping oil

Pass 4 Jun 2014 11,439 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 9,444 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 8,419 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 7,634 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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KCF 605F is a 1968 Land Rover SWB in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1968 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 63,196 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 KCF 605F, 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 58 years old, this Land Rover SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KCF 605F registered?

KCF 605F is a 1968 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 1 January 1968.

Is KCF 605F safe to buy?

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