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NWE 43K

1972 Land Rover SWB

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,124 mi
Last recorded57,124 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1972 Land Rover SWB62,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWE 43K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 57,124 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 56,407 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 56,324 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 56,301 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 55,371 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 55,371 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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 Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 52,052 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 51,716 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 51,716 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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NWE 43K is a 1972 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 62,309 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 NWE 43K, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NWE 43K?

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What year was NWE 43K registered?

NWE 43K is a 1972 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 8 March 1972.

Is NWE 43K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWE 43K shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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