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473 SLG

1978 Land Rover Pick Up

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,784 mi
Last recorded33,784 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Pick Up33,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration473 SLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelPick Up
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 33,784 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight smearing o/s/f wiper

Fail 3 Apr 2014 33,773 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight smearing o/s/f wiper

Pass 23 Nov 2011 33,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

car has been under sealed

car is wet

Pass 15 Oct 2010 33,267 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine oil leak

steering box oil leak

transfer box oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2010 33,264 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 33,232 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

body ribs underneath are corroded body strength appears okat

drivers mirror cracked

handbrake linkeage worn

Pass 7 Dec 2007 31,927 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 31,905 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

offside rear tyre perished

How Reliable is the Land Rover Pick Up?

Based on 2,252 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
629
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 72
Stop lamp not working 69
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 55
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473 SLG is a 1978 Land Rover Pick Up in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 33,773 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 Pick Up fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 473 SLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 48 years old, this Land Rover Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 473 SLG registered?

473 SLG is a 1978 Land Rover Pick Up, first registered on 12 April 1978.

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