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SRR 459F

1976 Land Rover SWB

Bronze Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,450 mi
Last recorded92,450 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 1976 Land Rover SWB63,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRR 459F
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1976
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 92,450 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 92,219 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox

waxoiled

Pass 14 Nov 2017 91,969 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion to rear axel but not excessive

Offside Front slight leak from swivel housing

Pass 1 Nov 2016 91,602 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 91,602 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 91,100 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 91,083 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 90,568 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 89,610 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 89,143 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 88,254 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 87,614 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 87,022 miles

Offside front hub seal leaking oil.

Fail 20 Oct 2009 87,022 miles

Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front hub seal leaking oil.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 85,458 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 85,458 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 81,674 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 81,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 81,630 miles

temporary bonnet retainer fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2006 81,629 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SRR 459F is a 1976 Land Rover SWB in Bronze with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 SRR 459F, 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.

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What year was SRR 459F registered?

SRR 459F is a 1976 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 12 August 1976.

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