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ACA 708W

1981 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

43,494 mi
Last recorded43,494 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2005
Typical for 1981 Land Rover SWB34,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACA 708W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2005 43,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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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ACA 708W is a 1981 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 34,164 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 ACA 708W, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ACA 708W?

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What year was ACA 708W registered?

ACA 708W is a 1981 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 4 March 1981.

Is ACA 708W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACA 708W shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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