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326 LYB

1961 Land Rover SWB

Blue Diesel 2850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

28,731 mi
Last recorded28,731 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1961 Land Rover SWB28,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration326 LYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 28,731 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 28,731 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 48,440 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 48,440 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Radius arm locating pin insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 28,389 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 28,327 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 28,306 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 28,131 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 28,131 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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326 LYB is a 1961 Land Rover SWB in Blue with a 2,850cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1961 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 28,389 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 326 LYB, 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 65 years old, this Land Rover SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 326 LYB registered?

326 LYB is a 1961 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 13 April 1961.

Is 326 LYB safe to buy?

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