CarVerify

Free Car Check

LDV 977

1993 Mahindra SWB Indian

Green Diesel 2112cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

44,952 mi
Last recorded44,952 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Mahindra SWB Indian33,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mahindra
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDV 977
MakeMahindra
ModelSWB Indian
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,112cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 44,952 miles

UNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 11 Aug 2025 44,948 miles

Central Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced INNER ARCH AT BODY MOUNT (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 19 Jun 2024 44,690 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2024 44,682 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 26 May 2022 43,488 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 13 May 2021 43,179 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2019 43,002 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2018 42,728 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 41,983 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 41,976 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 41,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 41,533 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front side repeaters fitted. !!.

headlamps hotspot checked.

vehicle in ww2 willys jeep livery , !!!

windscreen folded down and secured . . no wipers or washers tested .

Fail 13 Aug 2014 41,524 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

headlamps hotspot checked.

vehicle in ww2 willys jeep livery , !!!

windscreen folded down and secured . . no wipers or washers tested .

Pass 29 Oct 2012 41,520 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 41,520 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2011 41,520 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 41,520 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 41,457 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 41,453 miles

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

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

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

water leak

Pass 12 Jun 2009 41,057 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 41,049 miles

extensive welding throughout vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Aug 2008 41,044 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

all floor and chassis slightly corroded

front reg plate slightly damaged

offside front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2007 4,898 miles

BATTERY INSECURE, BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, EXHAUST CORRODED, OIL LEAK ON DIF.

Fail 17 Aug 2007 40,892 miles

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

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

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 39,694 miles

How Reliable is the Mahindra SWB Indian?

Based on 831 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
289
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
fog lamp not working 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 27
Full Mahindra SWB Indian reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LDV 977 is a 1993 Mahindra SWB Indian in Green with a 2,112cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1993 Mahindra SWB Indian models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 33,268 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 Mahindra SWB Indian fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LDV 977, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mahindra SWB Indian typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Mahindra SWB Indian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LDV 977?

You can check the full history of LDV 977 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LDV 977 registered?

LDV 977 is a 1993 Mahindra SWB Indian, first registered on 18 January 1993.

Is LDV 977 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDV 977 shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LDV 977 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LDV 977. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.