MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,456 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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fluid leaks
n/s floor corroded not part of structure
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers missing.
Oil leak
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers missing.
Oil leak
Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Front bumper insecure
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2A?
Based on 6,074 MOT tests across 626 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SWW 748L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 2A in Beige with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 1972 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 42,642 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 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SWW 748L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Series 2A typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 54 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SWW 748L registered?
SWW 748L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 7 September 1972.
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