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XAM 82A

1958 Land Rover SWB

Blue Petrol 1759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,503 mi
Last recorded74,503 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1958 Land Rover SWB61,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAM 82A
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1958
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,759cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 74,503 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross-member (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in places (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 74,366 miles

play in nearside front hub essembly

Pass 16 Oct 2013 73,903 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 73,903 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 73,583 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 73,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 73,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 72,992 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 72,624 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 72,437 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 71,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 71,415 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 71,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 71,104 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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XAM 82A is a 1958 Land Rover SWB in Blue with a 1,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1958 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 61,472 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 XAM 82A, 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 68 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 XAM 82A registered?

XAM 82A is a 1958 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 16 July 1958.

Is XAM 82A safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAM 82A shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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