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YTA 162L

1972 Land Rover SWB

Bronze Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,069 mi
Last recorded3,069 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 1972 Land Rover SWB62,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 162L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1972
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 3,069 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 3,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2006 3,069 miles

advise rear tyres wearing low, advise exstensive under body repairs

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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YTA 162L is a 1972 Land Rover SWB in Bronze with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YTA 162L, 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 YTA 162L registered?

YTA 162L is a 1972 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 18 December 1972.

Is YTA 162L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTA 162L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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