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HYA 545N

1975 Land Rover SWB

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

5,462 mi
Last recorded5,462 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1975 Land Rover SWB28,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYA 545N
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2013 5,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 5,462 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 4,263 miles

Both sun visors missing

Brake fluid level low

Main beam warning lamp not working

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

Nearside front outer hub seal leaking

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

Offside front hub seal leaking

Oil leak from engine area

Fail 2 Jul 2011 4,256 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both sun visors missing

Brake fluid level low

Main beam warning lamp not working

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

Nearside front outer hub seal leaking

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

Offside front hub seal leaking

Oil leak from engine area

Pass 26 Jun 2010 304 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 304 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 99,450 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 99,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 97,273 miles

Exhaust slightly lose at downpipe. Rear exhaust mounting repaired but not unsafe as presented.

Surface corrosion on most under vehicle metal brake pipes.

Pass 7 Dec 2006 94,284 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 94,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 91,853 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 91,853 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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HYA 545N is a 1975 Land Rover SWB in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HYA 545N, 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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HYA 545N is a 1975 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 1 January 1975.

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