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RWE 646L

1972 Land Rover SWB

Cream Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,490 mi
Last recorded2,490 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Land Rover SWB62,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWE 646L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 2,490 miles

Offside head light loose

Fail 22 May 2018 2,490 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside head light loose

Pass 13 Sep 2017 2,356 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

light smoke from exhaust

o/s/f sidelight dim

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Pass 8 Sep 2016 2,038 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rusty

slight bind on front brakes

Fail 8 Sep 2016 2,038 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rusty

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 18 Aug 2015 1,747 miles

corrosion on brake pipe unions

heavy waxoil on underside

Pass 4 Sep 2014 1,272 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

brake lamp lenses fading

ns wiper split

Fail 3 Sep 2014 1,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

brake lamp lenses fading

ns wiper split

Pass 4 Sep 2013 808 miles

oil leaks from front swivels and rear axle

Pass 23 Aug 2012 477 miles

nearside rear brake backing plate is slightly damp with oil

Pass 26 Aug 2011 157 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 157 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 99,872 miles

dampness around injector

light corrosion exhaust

Pass 22 Sep 2009 99,553 miles

corrosion on exhaust

dampness on injectors

Pass 1 Oct 2008 99,375 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corosion on hose feruules

cracks on tyres

o/s wiper aem weak

oil mist on no/4 injector

travel on handbrake

Pass 17 Oct 2007 99,157 miles

nearside door corroded

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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RWE 646L is a 1972 Land Rover SWB in Cream with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 RWE 646L, 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.

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What year was RWE 646L registered?

RWE 646L is a 1972 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 6 September 1972.

Is RWE 646L safe to buy?

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