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PDA 831R

1977 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,977 mi
Last recorded50,977 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDA 831R
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 50,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

unable to carry out proper accesment on underside off vechicle due to heavely painted and undersealed

Fail 1 Jul 2014 50,977 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

unable to carry out proper accesment on underside off vechicle due to heavely painted and undersealed

Pass 27 Feb 2013 50,977 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underside off vechicle heavely undersealed makeing it difficult to carry out proper accesment

Pass 27 Jul 2011 50,977 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 50,977 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/f axle bump stop rubber adrift

Fail 15 Jun 2010 50,977 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f axle bump stop rubber adrift

Pass 3 Jun 2009 50,977 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 50,977 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 50,977 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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PDA 831R is a 1977 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PDA 831R, 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 49 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PDA 831R registered?

PDA 831R is a 1977 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 18 January 1977.

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The MOT history for PDA 831R 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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