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XOH 898T

1968 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,855 mi
Last recorded93,855 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1968 Land Rover SWB63,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOH 898T
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 93,855 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 93,664 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 93,264 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 92,856 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 92,508 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 92,320 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 92,308 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 92,043 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 91,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2012 91,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 91,395 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 May 2011 91,392 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 May 2010 90,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s and n/s/f sphere seals leaking

transmission oil leak

Pass 18 May 2009 90,377 miles

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

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

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

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

engine. transmission, transferbox, front and rear diffs, leaking oil

lower part of radiator corroded

n/s/f headlamp housing corroded through

o/s and n/s/f inner wheel arches corroded through

Fail 18 May 2009 90,374 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

engine. transmission, transferbox, front and rear diffs, leaking oil

lower part of radiator corroded

n/s/f headlamp housing corroded through

o/s and n/s/f inner wheel arches corroded through

Pass 9 May 2008 89,862 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

floor pans corroded

Fail 9 May 2008 89,862 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

floor pans corroded

Pass 11 May 2007 89,238 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 89,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 88,542 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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XOH 898T is a 1968 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 70%.

Across all 1968 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 63,196 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 XOH 898T, 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 58 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 XOH 898T registered?

XOH 898T is a 1968 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 30 December 1968.

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