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166 XWF

1955 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,507 mi
Last recorded34,507 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

Registration166 XWF
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 10 May 2024 34,507 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 34,408 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 32,905 miles

Slight play in front and rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Mar 2017 32,606 miles

Both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in both front swivel pins

Pass 1 Apr 2016 32,557 miles

both front tyres cracking in sidewalls

Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,392 miles

both front tyres cracking in sidewalls

Pass 8 Mar 2014 32,071 miles

both front tyres cracking in side walls

Pass 2 Mar 2013 31,794 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 31,507 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 31,034 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 30,210 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 29,779 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 29,167 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 28,613 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 28,163 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover SWB?

Based on 5,400 MOT tests across 556 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 263
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 230
Stop lamp not working 208
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 148
position lamp(s) not working 145
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166 XWF is a 1955 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Land Rover SWB fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 166 XWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 71 years old, this Land Rover SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 166 XWF registered?

166 XWF is a 1955 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 11 July 1955.

Is 166 XWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 166 XWF shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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