MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,294 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
oil leak
slight play rear uj
tractor joints wet
tractor joints wet
corrosion to body mounts
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
corrosion to body mounts
tractor joints wet
both tractor housing seals leaking.
front brakes binding slightly.
front crankshaft seal leaking.
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both tractor housing seals leaking.
front brakes binding slightly.
front crankshaft seal leaking.
both front tractor housing seals leaking.
engine oil leak.
slight leak from steering box.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
both front tractor housing seals leaking.
engine oil leak.
slight leak from steering box.
both front tractor housing seals leaking.
offside front bump stop missing.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front tractor housing seals leaking.
offside front bump stop missing.
offside rear hub seal leaking.
both front tractor housings leaking.
offside rear hub leaking.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tractor housings leaking.
offside rear hub leaking.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Land Rover SWB?
Based on 5,400 MOT tests across 556 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BDV 197B is a 1989 Land Rover SWB in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 1989 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 65,109 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 BDV 197B, 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 37 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of BDV 197B?
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What year was BDV 197B registered?
BDV 197B is a 1989 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 10 March 1989.
Is BDV 197B safe to buy?
The MOT history for BDV 197B shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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