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A392 UDW

1983 Land Rover SWB

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,230 mi
Last recorded20,230 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1983 Land Rover SWB43,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA392 UDW
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 20,230 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 17,809 miles

Blue smoke on acceleration.

Centre seat cushion badly deteriorated.

Drivers door mirror glass cracked.

Engine oil level on minimum.

Fail 13 Sep 2010 17,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Blue smoke on acceleration.

Centre seat cushion badly deteriorated.

Engine oil level on minimum.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 16,032 miles

Brakes pull slightly to offside.

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

Engine produces heavy blue smoke when cold-reduces when warm.

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

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

Offside door mirror glass broken.

Front propshaft u/j joints badly worn.

Fail 27 Aug 2009 16,032 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes pull slightly to offside.

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

Engine produces heavy blue smoke when cold-reduces when warm.

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

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

Offside door mirror glass broken.

Front propshaft u/j joints badly worn.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 13,103 miles

front number plate

Fail 21 Aug 2008 13,103 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front number plate

Pass 19 Jul 2007 8,773 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 4,256 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 4,255 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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A392 UDW is a 1983 Land Rover SWB in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 43,049 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 A392 UDW, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A392 UDW is a 1983 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 1 December 1983.

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