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SWT 318M

1974 Land Rover Jeep

Green Diesel 2248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

13,403 mi
Last recorded13,403 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWT 318M
MakeLand Rover
ModelJeep
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 13,403 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

slight body corossion

slihgt exhaust smoke

transmission oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2011 13,393 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 13,393 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 13,160 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 13,160 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 12,897 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 12,897 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 12,465 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 11,725 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 11,721 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2006 10,982 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 10,982 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Jeep?

Based on 2,119 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 85
Stop lamp not working 82
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 49
position lamp(s) not working 48
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SWT 318M is a 1974 Land Rover Jeep in Green with a 2,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Jeep fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SWT 318M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Jeep typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this Land Rover Jeep is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SWT 318M registered?

SWT 318M is a 1974 Land Rover Jeep, first registered on 3 April 1974.

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The MOT history for SWT 318M shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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