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HCW 559S

1978 Land Rover Landrover

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,435 mi
Last recorded56,435 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Landrover53,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCW 559S
MakeLand Rover
ModelLandrover
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 56,435 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 56,398 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive just acceptable (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 56,359 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 56,332 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 56,202 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 56,153 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 56,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 56,039 miles

both chassis showing corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2013 56,033 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both chassis showing corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2012 55,715 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 55,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 55,226 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 550,071 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 55,065 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 54,999 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise all chassis showing signs of corrosion and repair

advise front axle seals have slight oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2007 54,705 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 53,863 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 53,034 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Landrover?

Based on 2,014 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 82
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 78
Stop lamp not working 71
position lamp(s) not working 65
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 48
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HCW 559S is a 1978 Land Rover Landrover in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Landrover models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 53,863 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Landrover fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HCW 559S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Landrover typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 48 years old, this Land Rover Landrover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HCW 559S?

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What year was HCW 559S registered?

HCW 559S is a 1978 Land Rover Landrover, first registered on 25 April 1978.

Is HCW 559S safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCW 559S shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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