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WYA 953G

1968 Land Rover 4X4

Green Petrol 2249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

1,838 mi
Last recorded1,838 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYA 953G
MakeLand Rover
Model4X4
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,249cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 1,838 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 1,828 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 1,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion in outriggers and chassis rails

Fail 2 Mar 2021 1,694 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and bulkhead, 2 seperate holes (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail holed in 2 seperate places (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion in outriggers and chassis rails

Pass 23 Mar 2020 1,643 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 1,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 1,618 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 1,276 miles

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

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

rear exhaust held up with wire

Pass 23 Mar 2017 1,143 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 1,143 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 935 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 99,214 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 99,212 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsf side light dim

Pass 4 Mar 2014 98,305 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Nov 2012 98,122 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 97,848 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 97,441 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 4X4?

Based on 1,085 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
1,229
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 29
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 25
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 24
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22
Stop lamp not working 19
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WYA 953G is a 1968 Land Rover 4X4 in Green with a 2,249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

The most common reason a Land Rover 4X4 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WYA 953G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 4X4 typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 58 years old, this Land Rover 4X4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WYA 953G registered?

WYA 953G is a 1968 Land Rover 4X4, first registered on 31 December 1968.

Is WYA 953G safe to buy?

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