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SLB 817

1956 Willys Mb

Green Petrol 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,695 mi
Last recorded49,695 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
4 checks still locked for this Willys
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLB 817
MakeWillys
ModelMb
Year1956
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,149cc
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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 49,695 miles

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

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))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 49,512 miles

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

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 49,375 miles

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

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 49,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 49,159 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 48,886 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 48,660 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight play in steering link

Pass 12 Jun 2018 48,339 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 47,824 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 47,626 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 47,243 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 46,246 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 45,741 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 45,214 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 44,635 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,755 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2009 42,631 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 42,478 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 42,283 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 41,808 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Willys Mb?

Based on 732 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

94.3%
Pass Rate
350
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 5
position lamp(s) not working 4
Stop lamp not working 4
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SLB 817 is a 1956 Willys Mb in Green with a 2,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Willys Mb fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SLB 817, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Willys Mb typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 70 years old, this Willys Mb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SLB 817 registered?

SLB 817 is a 1956 Willys Mb, first registered on 18 February 1956.

Is SLB 817 safe to buy?

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