1997 Overlander Diesel · B351 SLJ
1997 Overlander (diesel). First registered 01/01/1997. MOT valid until 30/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- OVERLANDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2003)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- ---
B351 SLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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B351 SLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Overlander Unknown (B351 SLJ) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pipes and flexible hoses: excessively chafed, cracked with reinforcement cords exposed, excessively corroded, dete”; “All Roller Brake Test Machines: With the service brake fully applied: the specified brake effort is not met. (71.1.d.v)”.
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