MOT Status
Mileage
89,398 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 1?
Based on 6,199 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SWB 385L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 1 in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1972 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 37,599 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 Series 1 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SWB 385L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Series 1 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 54 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SWB 385L registered?
SWB 385L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 18 October 1972.
Is SWB 385L safe to buy?
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