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FVL 73M

1982 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,024 mi
Last recorded76,024 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1982 Land Rover SWB66,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVL 73M
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 76,024 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front and offside rear tyres deteriorated, splitting

Fail 6 Nov 2017 76,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front and offside rear tyres deteriorated, splitting

Pass 6 Sep 2016 75,835 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front and offside rear tyres slightly deteriorated/perished

Pass 31 Jul 2015 75,614 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 75,161 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 74,511 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 74,131 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 73,829 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s headlight body slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 73,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s headlight body slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2010 71,825 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 71,607 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 71,165 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 70,260 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 70,260 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 69,224 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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FVL 73M is a 1982 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FVL 73M, 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 FVL 73M registered?

FVL 73M is a 1982 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 3 September 1982.

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