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SCF 996J

1970 Land Rover Unknown

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,531 mi
Last recorded74,531 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Unknown63,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCF 996J
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 74,531 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 73,821 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 73,358 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 72,958 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both ns and os (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 71,915 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishedin treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front hub seals damp

Fail 29 Nov 2021 71,908 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishedin treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front hub seals damp

Pass 1 Dec 2020 71,724 miles

o/s front side repeater not working

Fail 27 Nov 2020 71,741 miles

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle hub seals onto wheel and brakes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s front side repeater not working

Pass 18 Nov 2019 71,324 miles

all 4hub seals showing signs of oil loaa

Pass 14 Nov 2018 70,737 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front hub seals both damp n/s and o/s

Pass 21 Nov 2017 70,619 miles

Coolant leak bottom of radiator ()

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

rear back plates showing signs of oil

Fail 17 Nov 2017 70,605 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link at bulkhead end (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust hitting on gearbox mount (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak bottom of radiator ()

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

rear back plates showing signs of oil

Pass 15 Nov 2016 69,883 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres perished

How Reliable is the Land Rover Unknown?

Based on 8,941 MOT tests across 2,560 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
4,412
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
2,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
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SCF 996J is a 1970 Land Rover Unknown in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 63,226 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SCF 996J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 56 years old, this Land Rover Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SCF 996J?

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What year was SCF 996J registered?

SCF 996J is a 1970 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 21 October 1970.

Is SCF 996J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCF 996J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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