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SWP 399P

1997 Land Rover 101

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,409 mi
Last recorded5,409 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 10134,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWP 399P
MakeLand Rover
Model101
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 5,409 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 588 miles

Central Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 4,943 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside front body mounting area corroded

Rear crossmember starting to corrode

Pass 8 Apr 2014 3,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2010 3,920 miles

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

Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

cut in o/s front tyre

Fail 26 Jan 2010 3,920 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

cut in o/s front tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2008 2,774 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 2 Oct 2007 764 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 1 Oct 2007 764 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Land Rover 101?

Based on 2,888 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 94
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 92
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 89
Brake pipe excessively corroded 60
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SWP 399P is a 1997 Land Rover 101 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover 101 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 34,186 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 101 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SWP 399P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 101 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover 101 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SWP 399P registered?

SWP 399P is a 1997 Land Rover 101, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is SWP 399P safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWP 399P shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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