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EXG 497K

1972 Land Rover SWB

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,651 mi
Last recorded40,651 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 1972 Land Rover SWB62,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXG 497K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 40,651 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 40,628 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 40,167 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 39,575 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 39,402 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 8 Dec 2011 39,059 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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EXG 497K is a 1972 Land Rover SWB in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EXG 497K, 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 EXG 497K registered?

EXG 497K is a 1972 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 12 May 1972.

Is EXG 497K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EXG 497K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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