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RWF 116E

1978 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,213 mi
Last recorded137,213 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1978 Land Rover SWB37,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWF 116E
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 137,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 137,213 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 136,539 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 134,618 miles

vehicle made up from various moels of land rover on new chassis

Pass 4 Jan 2006 132,492 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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RWF 116E is a 1978 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 37,000 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 RWF 116E, 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 48 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 RWF 116E registered?

RWF 116E is a 1978 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is RWF 116E safe to buy?

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