MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,000 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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
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
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was XWU 670S registered?
XWU 670S is a 1978 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 1 January 1978.
Is XWU 670S safe to buy?
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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