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OYA 471L

1973 Land Rover SWB

Blue Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

27,638 mi
Last recorded27,638 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 1973 Land Rover SWB21,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYA 471L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 27,638 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front prop front u/j slight play

Fail 1 Feb 2021 27,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail rear of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nr bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front both swival hubs leaking

Front prop front u/j slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2020 25,228 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 21,895 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 18,417 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 13,792 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 11,313 miles

Note: All vehicle underbody slightly corroded.

Note: Oil leak.

Pass 23 Dec 2014 11,320 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front uj has slight play

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy but not rough

Fail 19 Dec 2014 11,313 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front uj has slight play

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy but not rough

Pass 6 Dec 2013 11,313 miles

d/s upper door body excessively corroded .internally.

no interior mirror fitted.

vehicle has had previously been repaired in various areas prescribed and non prescribed .

Fail 6 Dec 2013 11,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

d/s upper door body excessively corroded .internally.

no interior mirror fitted.

vehicle has had previously been repaired in various areas prescribed and non prescribed .

Pass 29 Oct 2012 10,987 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2012 10,987 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 9,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

central cross member under gear box holed and excessively corroded.

d/s and p/s front lower floor pan has corrosion but seems to have been plated up.

no hazards or rear fog lamp fitted to vehicle , due to its age.

p/s and d/s front b post lower mounting areas slightly to very corroded but secure,

park brake mech - slightly worn includeing pivot pin.

rear brakes drag slightly.

Fail 4 Jul 2011 9,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

central cross member under gear box holed and excessively corroded.

d/s and p/s front lower floor pan has corrosion but seems to have been plated up.

no hazards or rear fog lamp fitted to vehicle , due to its age.

p/s and d/s front b post lower mounting areas slightly to very corroded but secure,

park brake mech - slightly worn includeing pivot pin.

rear brakes drag slightly.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 4,201 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 4,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 2,197 miles

bolt missing offside front hub

corrosion offside front floor

offside front and offside rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Jun 2009 2,193 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bolt missing offside front hub

corrosion offside front floor

offside front and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Dec 2005 37,078 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 37,077 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

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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OYA 471L is a 1973 Land Rover SWB in Blue with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 21,849 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 OYA 471L, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OYA 471L is a 1973 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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