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WVX 952L

1972 Land Rover SWB

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

31,577 mi
Last recorded31,577 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover SWB62,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVX 952L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 31,577 miles

All tyres cracking/perishing

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 31,322 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 30,831 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 30,405 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 30,047 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 30,044 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 29,562 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside front hub oil seal weeping

Fail 11 Jul 2012 29,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside front hub oil seal weeping

Pass 5 Jul 2011 28,875 miles

corrosion around o/s/r spring hanger

front hub seals leaking

o/s/f sidelight dim

oil leak engine area

rear reflectors fading

slight imbalance front brakes

slight play o/s/f hub

Pass 14 Jul 2010 28,162 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

corrosion to chassis complete

Fail 9 Jul 2010 28,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

corrosion to chassis complete

Pass 26 Jun 2009 27,707 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 27,260 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 27,250 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

2 litres oil / 1 litre coolant required

Both front tractor joint seals weeping

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 27,021 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 27,013 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

near side rear lower shocker bush slight play

numerous areas of corrosion

slight play near side front lower shocker bush

slight play near side front wheel bearing

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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WVX 952L is a 1972 Land Rover SWB in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 62,309 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 WVX 952L, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WVX 952L registered?

WVX 952L is a 1972 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 17 November 1972.

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