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PXF 499L

1972 Land Rover SWB

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,205 mi
Last recorded80,205 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2007
Typical for 1972 Land Rover SWB62,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPXF 499L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2007 80,205 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 80,205 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 80,011 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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PXF 499L is a 1972 Land Rover SWB in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 PXF 499L, 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 PXF 499L?

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What year was PXF 499L registered?

PXF 499L is a 1972 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 19 October 1972.

Is PXF 499L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PXF 499L shows 3 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.

Does PXF 499L have outstanding finance?

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