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HVS 507

1960 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

46,452 mi
Last recorded46,452 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1960 Land Rover SWB40,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVS 507
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 46,452 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 46,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by rear spring front eye (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded dumb iron under side (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by rear spring front eye (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 45,830 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear chassis slight corrosion

offside rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2013 42,986 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 42,836 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 40,545 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 40,542 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 38,353 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 38,541 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Lower Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 32,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake relay has wear

offside front door mirror loose

rear axle straps missing

rear bump stops missing

Fail 1 Sep 2010 32,967 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake relay has wear

offside front door mirror loose

rear axle straps missing

rear bump stops missing

Pass 4 Sep 2009 23,206 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side rear axle strap broken

near side rear bump stop missing

off side rear axle strap missing

Fail 24 Aug 2009 22,905 miles

Brake relay lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

near side rear axle strap broken

near side rear bump stop missing

off side rear axle strap missing

Pass 8 Sep 2008 13,938 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r axle check strap broken, o/s missing

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r reflector cracked

parking brake bellcrank circlip deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2008 13,938 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r axle check strap broken, o/s missing

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r reflector cracked

parking brake bellcrank circlip deteriorated

rear reg plate black, front white

Pass 3 Aug 2007 5,200 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 3,691 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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HVS 507 is a 1960 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1960 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 40,372 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 HVS 507, 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 66 years old, this Land Rover SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HVS 507 is a 1960 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 18 July 1960.

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