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SKS 493M

1974 Rover Land Rover

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

14,503 mi
Last recorded14,503 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKS 493M
MakeRover
ModelLand Rover
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 14,503 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 14,503 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 14,503 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 14,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2014 14,385 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 14,323 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 14,323 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 14,154 miles

Nearside Front Bulkhead Has Slight Corrosion.

Offside Front Brake Grabbing Slightly.

Fail 9 Nov 2011 14,154 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Bulkhead Has Slight Corrosion.

Offside Front Brake Grabbing Slightly.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Rover Land Rover?

Based on 852 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 32
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Headlamp not working on main beam 21
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
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SKS 493M is a 1974 Rover Land Rover in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

The most common reason a Rover Land Rover fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SKS 493M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Land Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 52 years old, this Rover Land Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SKS 493M registered?

SKS 493M is a 1974 Rover Land Rover, first registered on 13 June 1974.

Is SKS 493M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKS 493M shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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