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GRA 383H

1970 Land Rover SWB

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,972 mi
Last recorded40,972 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1970 Land Rover SWB45,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRA 383H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 40,972 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 40,105 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 40,069 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 39,686 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 39,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 38,885 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 38,127 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 37,098 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 36,717 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 36,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 36,206 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 36,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 33,044 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 33,035 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested disc broken (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened broken from hub (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 31,360 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 29,103 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 26,594 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 22,103 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 22,103 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 10,664 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2007 1,022 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 9,445 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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GRA 383H is a 1970 Land Rover SWB in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 45,034 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 GRA 383H, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GRA 383H registered?

GRA 383H is a 1970 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 1 April 1970.

Is GRA 383H safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRA 383H shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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