CarVerify

Free Car Check

ADU 279X

1982 Land Rover SWB

Blue Petrol 2250cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,351 mi
Last recorded56,351 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover SWB66,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationADU 279X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc
View full Land Rover SWB reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2022 56,351 miles

Various minor oil weeping underneath

Pass 24 May 2021 54,500 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 54,489 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 54,489 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 54,327 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 53,988 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 53,976 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 52,826 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 52,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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
Full Land Rover SWB reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ADU 279X is a 1982 Land Rover SWB in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 66,084 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ADU 279X, 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 44 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ADU 279X?

You can check the full history of ADU 279X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ADU 279X registered?

ADU 279X is a 1982 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is ADU 279X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADU 279X shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ADU 279X have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ADU 279X. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.