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SDM 865R

1976 Land Rover SWB

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,426 mi
Last recorded53,426 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2006
Typical for 1976 Land Rover SWB63,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDM 865R
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2006 53,426 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 53,426 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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SDM 865R is a 1976 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 63,265 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 SDM 865R, 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 50 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 SDM 865R?

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What year was SDM 865R registered?

SDM 865R is a 1976 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is SDM 865R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDM 865R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SDM 865R have outstanding finance?

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