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XWU 670S

1978 Land Rover SWB

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,000 mi
Last recorded37,000 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 1978 Land Rover SWB37,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWU 670S
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 37,000 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive G/Box,front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 37,000 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Both Swivel joints/housing leaking oil.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2014 37,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

nearside front seat box corroded

offside front bulkhead starting to corrode

offside front seat box corrodeing

rear exhaust mounting rubbers splitting

rear floor supports corrodeing

strong advisory that there is free play in both front swivels

Fail 5 Apr 2014 37,000 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

offside front bulkhead starting to corrode

offside front seat box corrodeing

rear exhaust mounting rubbers splitting

rear floor supports corrodeing

strong advisory that there is free play in both front swivels

Pass 10 Apr 2012 37,000 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,000 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 37,000 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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XWU 670S is a 1978 Land Rover SWB in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 37,000 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 XWU 670S, 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 48 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 XWU 670S registered?

XWU 670S is a 1978 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 1 January 1978.

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The MOT history for XWU 670S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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