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MAH 990V

1980 Land Rover SWB

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,573 mi
Last recorded9,573 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 1980 Land Rover SWB36,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAH 990V
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 9,573 miles

Central Front outrigger slightly corroded

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front leaf spring front mount slightly corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

rear shock absorber lower bushes perished

Pass 5 Mar 2021 8,498 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 5,254 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 1,405 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 98,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 94,843 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 91,721 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 57,514 miles

rear gearbox oil seal leaking

Fail 5 Feb 2015 57,514 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear gearbox oil seal leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2014 84,149 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 84,149 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine leaking from oil filter

Pass 27 Mar 2013 82,675 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 82,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 80,402 miles

centre and passenger seats not present at time of testing

Fail 15 Mar 2012 80,402 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre and passenger seats not present at time of testing

Pass 4 Mar 2011 78,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 78,565 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 78,565 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres treads perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2008 78,559 miles

all four tyres treads are perishing

Pass 14 Feb 2007 78,539 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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MAH 990V is a 1980 Land Rover SWB in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 36,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MAH 990V, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MAH 990V registered?

MAH 990V is a 1980 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 25 March 1980.

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