MOT Status
Mileage
39,368 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
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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FAO 496V is a 1979 Land Rover SWB in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1979 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,318 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 FAO 496V, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of FAO 496V?
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What year was FAO 496V registered?
FAO 496V is a 1979 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 13 November 1979.
Is FAO 496V safe to buy?
The MOT history for FAO 496V shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FAO 496V have outstanding finance?
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