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FGE 627T

1979 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,863 mi
Last recorded43,863 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 1979 Land Rover SWB60,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGE 627T
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 43,863 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play intermediate drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 43,787 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 43,787 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s rear to leaf spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2016 43,458 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 43,281 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 43,281 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 43,269 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 43,006 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyres perished and cracked

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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FGE 627T is a 1979 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FGE 627T, 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.

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What year was FGE 627T registered?

FGE 627T is a 1979 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 10 January 1979.

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