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HAS 205

1970 Land Rover SWB

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

2,626 mi
Last recorded2,626 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1970 Land Rover SWB45,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAS 205
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 2,626 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 3,492 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 2,755 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2014 2,755 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 1,898 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 1,898 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 682 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 57,305 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 11 May 2011 57,305 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 6 May 2010 53,808 miles

both door check straps missings

oil leaks

slight play o/s/r bearing

Pass 22 Apr 2009 50,514 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 48,960 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 46,925 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 45,218 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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HAS 205 is a 1970 Land Rover SWB in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HAS 205, 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 HAS 205 registered?

HAS 205 is a 1970 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 17 August 1970.

Is HAS 205 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAS 205 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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