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A497 EJF

1983 Land Rover SWB

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

47,202 mi
Last recorded47,202 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover SWB43,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA497 EJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 47,202 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 47,202 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 47,135 miles

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))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 46,522 miles

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))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 46,510 miles

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))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 46,144 miles

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))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 46,143 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 45,617 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 45,614 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 45,385 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 45,347 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 45,135 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 44,574 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 44,574 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 43,984 miles

Engine oil leak.

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 19 May 2015 43,984 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine oil leak.

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 43,119 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 42,329 miles

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)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 42,309 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2012 42,034 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 41,896 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 41,137 miles

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

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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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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What year was A497 EJF registered?

A497 EJF is a 1983 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 11 August 1983.

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