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BDD 467K

1972 Land Rover SWB

Yellow Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,646 mi
Last recorded88,646 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1972 Land Rover SWB62,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDD 467K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 88,646 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 22 May 2012 88,638 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

osf wheel bearing noisey upon rotation

Pass 3 May 2011 88,414 miles

rear floor and cross supports corroded in non prescribed area

Fail 21 Apr 2011 88,414 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

both front hubs damp

brake fluid around resevoir appears to be residual

rear bump stops missing , offside front bump stop deteriorated

rear floor and cross supports corroded in non prescribed area

Fail 24 May 2010 88,321 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight keek at fuel tank

Pass 24 May 2010 88,321 miles

slight keek at fuel tank

Pass 6 Jun 2009 88,168 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 88,163 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 87,967 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 87,967 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 87,956 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 87,675 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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BDD 467K is a 1972 Land Rover SWB in Yellow with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 62,309 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 BDD 467K, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BDD 467K registered?

BDD 467K is a 1972 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 18 January 1972.

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