MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,751 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking
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)
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)
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)
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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