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H491 DNR

1990 Mahindra SWB Indian

Green Diesel 2112cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,550 mi
Last recorded36,550 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Mahindra SWB Indian40,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH491 DNR
MakeMahindra
ModelSWB Indian
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,112cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 36,550 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Reverse Lamp Inoperative (Pre 1st September 2009)

Fail 30 Apr 2025 36,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam High Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Reverse Lamp Inoperative (Pre 1st September 2009)

Pass 24 Apr 2024 36,321 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 36,188 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 35,885 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 35,380 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 34,824 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 34,208 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust slightly loose

Pass 17 Aug 2015 33,079 miles

under body cover fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2015 33,053 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Mahindra SWB Indian?

Based on 831 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
289
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
fog lamp not working 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 27
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H491 DNR is a 1990 Mahindra SWB Indian in Green with a 2,112cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Mahindra SWB Indian models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 40,931 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mahindra SWB Indian fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H491 DNR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mahindra SWB Indian typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Mahindra SWB Indian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H491 DNR registered?

H491 DNR is a 1990 Mahindra SWB Indian, first registered on 15 August 1990.

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