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YOD 207K

1972 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,411 mi
Last recorded97,411 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover SWB62,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOD 207K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 97,411 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Master cylinder to T piece (3.6.B.2c)

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion butt crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 97,411 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Behind grill (2.2.C.1c)

Front Fuel tank insecure bracket corroded away from chassis and hole in chassis (7.2.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam O/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed In tread (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross member not completely welded on top of both sides of chassis (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end inappropriately modified and excessive play (2.2.C.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering By steering relay box (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded master cylinder to T piece (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis middle cross member holed by corrosion

Offside Front Floor holed by corrosion

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover down over lower part (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre perishing in tread

Offside Rear Tyre perishing in tread

Rear Butt cross members badly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 96,519 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 96,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 95,279 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 95,279 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 91,902 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 91,902 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 89,469 miles

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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YOD 207K is a 1972 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 62,309 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 YOD 207K, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YOD 207K registered?

YOD 207K is a 1972 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 26 May 1972.

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