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KYG 377V

1979 Land Rover SWB

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,874 mi
Last recorded60,874 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1979 Land Rover SWB60,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYG 377V
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 60,874 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Offside Rear hub leak

Fail 19 Jul 2017 60,873 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dim (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Offside Rear hub leak

Pass 10 Aug 2016 60,688 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 60,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 60,595 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 60,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 60,446 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 60,446 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 60,191 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 60,191 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

gearbox mountings broken

Pass 30 Jul 2012 60,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 59,925 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 59,925 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 59,740 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 59,740 miles

Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 59,494 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 59,494 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 59,433 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 59,433 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 59,347 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 59,143 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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KYG 377V is a 1979 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,318 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 KYG 377V, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KYG 377V registered?

KYG 377V is a 1979 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 20 November 1979.

Is KYG 377V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYG 377V shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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