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PYO 494Y

1983 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,997 mi
Last recorded58,997 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1983 Land Rover SWB43,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYO 494Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 58,997 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 58,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 55,192 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 54,866 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 11,970 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 11,969 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 11,905 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 11,767 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 11,602 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 11,602 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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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PYO 494Y is a 1983 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 43,049 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 PYO 494Y, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PYO 494Y registered?

PYO 494Y is a 1983 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 1 March 1983.

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