MOT Status
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44,952 miAbove average mileage for this year
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UNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION
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
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
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
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general underside corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general underside corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general underside corrosion
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)
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)
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 .
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 .
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
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
extensive welding throughout vehicle heavily undersealed
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
BATTERY INSECURE, BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, EXHAUST CORRODED, OIL LEAK ON DIF.
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)
How Reliable is the Mahindra SWB Indian?
Based on 831 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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LDV 977 is a 1993 Mahindra SWB Indian, first registered on 18 January 1993.
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