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PYC 330L

1973 Land Rover SWB

Red Petrol 2cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,548 mi
Last recorded66,548 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Land Rover SWB21,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYC 330L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 66,548 miles

Both front suspension sphere oil seals leaking

Excessive corrosion off-side front inner wheel arch

Front diff wet with oil

Gearbox oil leak

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 66,548 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both front suspension sphere oil seals leaking

Excessive corrosion off-side front inner wheel arch

Front diff wet with oil

Gearbox oil leak

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 65,813 miles

Excessive corrosion off-side front inner wheel arch (rear most) mudguard

Front axle leaking oil from both spheres

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 65,813 miles

Excessive corrosion off-side front inner wheel arch (rear most) mudguard

Front axle leaking oil from both spheres

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,941 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear silencer corroded

slight oil leak from both off-side and near-side front spheres

Fail 19 Aug 2015 64,941 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear silencer corroded

slight oil leak from both off-side and near-side front spheres

Pass 21 Aug 2014 64,091 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front steering swival joint leaking slightly

Pass 29 Aug 2013 63,493 miles

slight brake bind on near-side rear

Fail 28 Aug 2013 63,493 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight brake bind on near-side rear

Pass 30 Aug 2012 61,072 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 61,072 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 57,770 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 56,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 54,644 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 42,263 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

rear axle safty strap missing near side

Fail 21 Aug 2008 52,236 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

rear axle safty strap missing near side

Pass 29 Aug 2007 49,984 miles

rebound strap on rear axle missing n/s

Pass 1 Sep 2006 49,732 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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PYC 330L is a 1973 Land Rover SWB in Red with a 2cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PYC 330L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PYC 330L registered?

PYC 330L is a 1973 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 20 March 1973.

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