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B172 FNO

1985 Mahindra SWB Indian

Green Diesel 2112cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

10,331 mi
Last recorded10,331 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB172 FNO
MakeMahindra
ModelSWB Indian
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,112cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 10,331 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 10,331 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 10,270 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 10,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2023 10,197 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 9,868 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 9,734 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 9,722 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 9,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 9,245 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 9,042 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 9,020 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 8,222 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 6,809 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 5,024 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 3,245 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 1,592 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 31 Aug 2011 693 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 668 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin missing (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

wind screen folded down for test

How Reliable is the Mahindra SWB Indian?

Based on 831 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
289
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
fog lamp not working 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 27
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B172 FNO is a 1985 Mahindra SWB Indian in Green with a 2,112cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

The most common reason a Mahindra SWB Indian fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B172 FNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mahindra SWB Indian typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 41 years old, this Mahindra SWB Indian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B172 FNO is a 1985 Mahindra SWB Indian, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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