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WPY 483K

1971 Land Rover SWB

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

16,491 mi
Last recorded16,491 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1971 Land Rover SWB50,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPY 483K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 16,491 miles

both rear hub seals leaking

Fail 17 Aug 2011 16,488 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear hub seals leaking

Fail 24 Apr 2009 16,479 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 15,675 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 15,672 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WPY 483K is a 1971 Land Rover SWB in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 50,566 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 WPY 483K, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WPY 483K registered?

WPY 483K is a 1971 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is WPY 483K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPY 483K shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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