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MRY 529W

1980 Land Rover SWB

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

27,077 mi
Last recorded27,077 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 1980 Land Rover SWB36,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRY 529W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 27,077 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 26,490 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 26,490 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 25,415 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 24,279 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 24,273 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 19,562 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 15,930 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 15,674 miles

corrosion to chasis

front tyres perishing

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front axle end seals leaking

offside rear brake slightly binding

oil and gearbox leak

Pass 19 Oct 2010 15,317 miles

Oil leak

advise play in handbrake linkage

Pass 2 Mar 2010 14,981 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2009 13,996 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 13,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 11,627 miles

underside flaky with underseal and rust

Fail 27 Jun 2007 11,490 miles

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)

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

underside flaky with underseal and rust.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 6,184 miles

N/S front inner flitch come away at the top.

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

O/S front inner flitch come away at the top.

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

Oil leak around gearbox and parking brake housing.

Oil leak on engine.

Slight corrosion to drivers seat box is well mounted and secure.

Fail 21 Aug 2006 5,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

N/S front inner flitch come away at the top. †

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

O/S front inner flitch come away at the top

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to driver seat box is well mounted and secure.

Pass 22 Aug 2005 1,560 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 1,553 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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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MRY 529W is a 1980 Land Rover SWB in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MRY 529W, 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 MRY 529W registered?

MRY 529W is a 1980 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 4 August 1980.

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