MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,202 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear hub oil seal leaking
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
centre cross member gear box mount corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear hub oil seal leaking
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
centre cross member gear box mount corroded
Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Leaf spring clamp does not protrude through nyloc fastening, likely to vibrate loose/tear fixing loose. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel arch liner loose and heavily corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Hub seal leaking
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff, rear diff, g-box, transfer box and engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4
N/S rear hub seal leaking
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight leaks on front diff and osf tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4
N/S rear hub seal leaking
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight leaks on front diff and osf tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive sligfht leaks on front diff and osf tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam when main beam is put on it doesnt work and also puts off dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure 2 hangers broken and exhaust resting on rear axle (6.1.2 (a))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive sligfht leaks on front diff and osf tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Park brake lever has little reserve travel
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Park brake lever has little reserve travel
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine oil leak.
Gearbox oil leak
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine oil leak.
Gearbox oil leak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
foot brake travel
no windscreen fitted at time of test
slight pull to right on brake test
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A497 EJF is a 1983 Land Rover SWB in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 A497 EJF, 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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A497 EJF is a 1983 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 11 August 1983.
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