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SEY 482L

1973 Land Rover Series

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

29,904 mi
Last recorded29,904 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series49,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEY 482L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 29,904 miles

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 9 Feb 2018 29,255 miles

slight oil leak from transfer box

Pass 27 Jan 2017 28,379 miles

Both front spring mounting bushes worn.

Both front wipers poor condition.

Front and rear axle pinion seals slight weep.

Offside rear wheel bearing slight play.

Fail 20 Jan 2017 28,353 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Both front spring mounting bushes worn.

Both front wipers poor condition.

Front and rear axle pinion seals slight weep.

Offside rear wheel bearing slight play.

Pass 3 Feb 2016 27,374 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 26,334 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 26,306 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 24,851 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2013 23,295 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 23,286 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 21,670 miles

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

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

slight play in propshaft ujs

steering drop arm rubber cover perished

Pass 4 Feb 2011 20,841 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 20,788 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 20,173 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 19,841 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 19,653 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Propshaft component defective

Fail 9 Feb 2007 19,653 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 6 Feb 2006 18,651 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 18,647 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
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SEY 482L is a 1973 Land Rover Series in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 49,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SEY 482L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 53 years old, this Land Rover Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SEY 482L registered?

SEY 482L is a 1973 Land Rover Series, first registered on 18 January 1973.

Is SEY 482L safe to buy?

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