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DKE 291Y

1982 Land Rover SWB

Brown Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,776 mi
Last recorded29,776 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2006
Typical for 1982 Land Rover SWB66,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKE 291Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2006 29,776 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 29,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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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DKE 291Y is a 1982 Land Rover SWB in Brown with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 66,084 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 DKE 291Y, 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 44 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DKE 291Y registered?

DKE 291Y is a 1982 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 4 October 1982.

Is DKE 291Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKE 291Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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