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AMR 749B

1964 Land Rover SWB

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

2,918 mi
Last recorded2,918 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1964 Land Rover SWB51,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMR 749B
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 2,918 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 637 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 98,839 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust mount is broken

Pass 2 May 2014 95,928 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2013 93,504 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 90,821 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 90,821 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2011 88,594 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 88,594 miles

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 86,516 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 86,514 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gear box mount corroded

Pass 30 May 2008 86,258 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 85,488 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 84,480 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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AMR 749B is a 1964 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1964 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 51,185 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 AMR 749B, 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 62 years old, this Land Rover SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AMR 749B registered?

AMR 749B is a 1964 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 21 July 1964.

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