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UVA 849H

1969 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 2349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

24,072 mi
Last recorded24,072 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1969 Land Rover SWB64,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVA 849H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1969
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,349cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 24,072 miles

Nearside Front hub oil seal leaking

Offside Front hub oil seal leaking

Fail 22 Feb 2018 24,070 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front hub oil seal leaking

Offside Front hub oil seal leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2017 23,843 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 23,546 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 23,161 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 22,833 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 22,288 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 21,754 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 21,630 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 21,447 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 21,447 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 21,210 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 21,210 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 21,024 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 21,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 20,802 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 20,802 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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UVA 849H is a 1969 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1969 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 64,400 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 UVA 849H, 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 57 years old, this Land Rover SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UVA 849H registered?

UVA 849H is a 1969 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 1 October 1969.

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