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Land Rover 1

Green · Petrol · 1961 · 2,286 cc

642 VTWMOT history

642 VTW is a green petrol Land Rover 1 first used on 19 Apr 1961. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 45,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2023
Mileage
45,288 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2022
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
642 VTW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
1
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,286 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
19 Apr 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
26 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

642 VTW was last recorded at 45,288 miles on 26 May 2022, 2,939 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jun 2015: 1,312 miles, lower than 97,377 miles on 4 Jun 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
42,349 miles · 3 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
2,939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 45,288 miles
  • 2021 – 42,349 miles
  • 2020 – 23,402 miles
  • 2019 – 19,547 miles
  • 2018 – 15,213 miles
  • 2017 – 11,123 miles
  • 2016 – 6,206 miles
  • 2015 – 1,312 miles
  • 2014 – 97,377 miles
  • 2013 – 92,342 miles
  • 2012 – 88,651 miles
  • 2011 – 83,049 miles
  • 2010 – 77,821 miles
  • 2007 – 76,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,288 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,288 miles (+2,939)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    45,288 miles
    Test number
    179780015196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass42,349 miles (+18,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    42,349 miles
    Test number
    205443933700
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hub seal has started to leak
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass23,402 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    23,402 miles
    Test number
    366730181148
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Fail23,402 miles (+3,855)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,402 miles
    Test number
    769427552456
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass19,547 miles (+4,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    19,547 miles
    Test number
    863726135171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hub seal started to leak

  6. Pass15,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    15,213 miles
    Test number
    332534715085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail15,213 miles (+4,090)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,213 miles
    Test number
    132358537926
    • MajorLeaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure Both rear (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWheel bearing rough when rotated Both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass11,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    11,123 miles
    Test number
    839634231968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail11,123 miles (+4,917)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,123 miles
    Test number
    339377438890
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSteering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureBrake drum contaminated by oil Both (3.5.1h)

  10. Pass6,206 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    6,206 miles
    Test number
    236523674596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail6,206 miles (+4,894)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,206 miles
    Test number
    309777087316
    • FailureSteering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass1,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    1,312 miles
    Test number
    619039455149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail1,312 miles (-96,065)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,312 miles
    Test number
    967736955131
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass97,377 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    97,377 miles
    Test number
    188535654135
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail97,377 miles (+5,035)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,377 miles
    Test number
    897330154103
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass92,342 miles (+145)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    92,342 miles
    Test number
    206579053171
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail92,197 miles (+3,546)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,197 miles
    Test number
    698562953184
    • FailureElectrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass88,651 miles (+33)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    88,651 miles
    Test number
    636502242112
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAddition section added to nearside of rear axle corroded,but original section of axle not corroded,and meeting test criteria.Attention advised
    • NoteDamage to offside rear wing,but no sharp edges
    • NoteNearside door catch would benifit adjustment,but door secures in the closed position
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear wheel bearing
    • NoteVehicle body ride height not level

  19. Fail88,618 miles (+5,569)2 dangerous6 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,618 miles
    Test number
    338371432165
    • DangerousBrake pedal anti-slip worn,but meeting test criteria.Attention strongly advised
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureSteering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAddition section added to nearside of rear axle corroded,but original section of axle not corroded,and meeting test criteria.Attention advised
    • NoteDamage to offside rear wing,but no sharp edges
    • NoteNearside door catch would benifit adjustment,but door secures in the closed position
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear wheel bearing

  20. Pass83,049 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    83,049 miles
    Test number
    386822131196
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail83,046 miles (+5,225)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,046 miles
    Test number
    167136611149
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass77,821 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    77,821 miles
    Test number
    844343310112
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  23. Fail77,766 miles (+1,261)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,766 miles
    Test number
    240694300482
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  24. Pass76,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    76,505 miles
    Test number
    550394357089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 642 VTW

What vehicle is registration 642 VTW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 642 VTW on a green petrol Land Rover 1 first used on 19 Apr 1961. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 642 VTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 642 VTW expired on 7 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 642 VTW?
The MOT on 642 VTW expired on 7 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 642 VTW done?
642 VTW was recorded at 45,288 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2022.
Has 642 VTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 642 VTW has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2020.
Has the mileage on 642 VTW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 642 VTW find?
642 VTW passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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