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XVS 174

1962 Land Rover SWB

Bronze Diesel 3250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,112 mi
Last recorded72,112 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1962 Land Rover SWB48,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVS 174
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1962
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 72,112 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 72,097 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Halfshaft bolt missing (4.2.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,316 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 71,096 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 70,658 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 70,658 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 69,884 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 69,884 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 69,360 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 69,340 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 67,812 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 67,812 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 67,038 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 66,228 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 65,187 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 65,187 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 64,463 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 64,463 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 63,808 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 63,804 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside 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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XVS 174 is a 1962 Land Rover SWB in Bronze with a 3,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1962 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 48,946 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 XVS 174, 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 64 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 XVS 174 registered?

XVS 174 is a 1962 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 1 August 1962.

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