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BFH 407D

1973 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

21,525 mi
Last recorded21,525 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1973 Land Rover SWB21,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFH 407D
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 21,525 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 21,137 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 19,568 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 19,565 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 18,681 miles

both front upper swivel joint slght play

Fail 21 Oct 2013 18,681 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f upper swivel joint slight play

o/s/f upper swivel joint slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2012 15,953 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 15,953 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 12,707 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 12,707 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 116,648 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 11,632 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 10,696 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 10,674 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 9,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 8,411 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 8,411 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 8,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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BFH 407D is a 1973 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 21,849 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 BFH 407D, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BFH 407D registered?

BFH 407D is a 1973 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 1 September 1973.

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