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GHP 797L

1973 Land Rover SWB

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

11,751 mi
Last recorded11,751 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 1973 Land Rover SWB21,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHP 797L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 11,751 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 11,313 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 11,301 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brake lamps only operate at full brake pressure

Pass 16 Apr 2020 10,567 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 10,434 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling steering arm fouling leaf spring (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust system in poor condition

o/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 6 Jan 2017 9,453 miles

Brake pipe from master cylinder to tee poorly clipped

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to manifold (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake pipe poorly clipped

Fail 21 Dec 2016 9,453 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped around the chassis (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe from master cylinder to tee poorly clipped

Offside Front brake pipe poorly clipped

Pass 20 Aug 2015 7,508 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 7,508 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 4,771 miles

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2012 2,916 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 2,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 2,565 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 2,565 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fanbelt split

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 2,565 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 2,565 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

General corrosion rear chassis etc

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear gearbox crossmember corroded.

Slight oil leaks from swivel hubs.

Wiring for nsf lights rubbing on tyre.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 2,565 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 2,565 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front 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.B.7)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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GHP 797L is a 1973 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,286cc diesel 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 GHP 797L, 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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GHP 797L is a 1973 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 4 January 1973.

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