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A878 YOV

1984 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,863 mi
Last recorded41,863 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2009
Typical for 1984 Land Rover SWB46,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA878 YOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2009 41,863 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 41,842 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

nearside front bump stop missing

Pass 25 Jun 2008 41,754 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 41,747 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 41,669 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 41,046 miles

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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A878 YOV is a 1984 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 46,662 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 A878 YOV, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A878 YOV registered?

A878 YOV is a 1984 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A878 YOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A878 YOV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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