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HEY 157N

1975 Land Rover SWB

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,177 mi
Last recorded19,177 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1975 Land Rover SWB28,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEY 157N
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 19,177 miles

rear chssis corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2009 19,177 miles

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

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

rear chssis corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2008 18,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

rear body cross member corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2008 18,821 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

rear body cross member corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2007 18,480 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 18,480 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 17,397 miles

off side rear back plate possible brake fluid damp patch

slight corrosion on near side rear cross member

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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HEY 157N is a 1975 Land Rover SWB in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1975 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 28,111 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 HEY 157N, 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 51 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HEY 157N registered?

HEY 157N is a 1975 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 8 May 1975.

Is HEY 157N safe to buy?

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