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FSM 160Y

1983 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,418 mi
Last recorded46,418 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1983 Land Rover SWB43,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSM 160Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 46,418 miles

Battery Charge Light Is On At Tickover.

Battery Insecure(Not Clamped).

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

Engine Is Running Rich At High Rev's (Has Passed Emmisions Test).

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Various Areas Underneath Vehicle,Starting To Corrode.

Fail 5 May 2009 46,418 miles

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

Battery Charge Light Is On At Tickover.

Battery Insecure(Not Clamped).

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

Engine Is Running Rich At High Rev's (Has Passed Emmisions Test).

Exhaust Tail Pipe Is Close To O/S/R Tyre.

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Various Areas Underneath Vehicle,Starting To Corrode.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 46,027 miles

Battery Insecure(Not CLamped).

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 May 2008 46,027 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Battery Insecure(Not CLamped).

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Door Not Locked Securly Shut.

Pass 8 May 2007 44,256 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 1 May 2007 44,256 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Exhaust Downpipe Loose At Manifold Area (Not Blowing)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 10 May 2006 41,596 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2006 41,596 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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FSM 160Y is a 1983 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 50%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 43,049 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 FSM 160Y, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FSM 160Y registered?

FSM 160Y is a 1983 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 1 March 1983.

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