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UEC 793V

1980 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

64,330 mi
Last recorded64,330 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 Land Rover SWB36,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEC 793V
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 64,330 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 63,954 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 63,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 63,145 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 63,120 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 63,120 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 62,920 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

steering idler / relay unit may require attention

Pass 6 Jan 2014 62,333 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

oil leaks rear hubs

rear tyres worn close to limit

Fail 19 Dec 2013 62,300 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

o/s/f wheel cylinder corroded

oil leaks rear hubs

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 5 Dec 2012 60,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 60,849 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 60,174 miles

Some wear in both sides front trunion bushes and bearings.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 60,174 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Some wear in both sides front trunion bushes and bearings.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 59,432 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 57,423 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 57,423 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 56,672 miles

Brake fluid level close to minimum level.

Front tyres about 2m/m in places.

Some movement in both sides front trunion bearings.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 55,385 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 55,374 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 53,302 miles

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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UEC 793V is a 1980 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 36,242 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 SWB fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UEC 793V, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UEC 793V registered?

UEC 793V is a 1980 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 11 June 1980.

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