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YBE 532

1961 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,214 mi
Last recorded78,214 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1961 Land Rover SWB28,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBE 532
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2014 78,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket cracked (2.4.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY STEERIG BOPLUUS RELAY

Pass 19 Jul 2013 77,470 miles

Offside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

SOME CORRTION MIDDLE SECTION

Fail 19 Jul 2013 77,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

SOME CORRTION MIDDLE SECTION

Pass 22 Jun 2012 76,957 miles

Offside Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 75,862 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 75,862 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 74,058 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 74,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2008
Pass 28 Mar 2007 66,017 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 66,017 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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YBE 532 is a 1961 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1961 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 28,389 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 YBE 532, 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 65 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 YBE 532 registered?

YBE 532 is a 1961 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 13 March 1961.

Is YBE 532 safe to buy?

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