MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,007 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover SWB?
Based on 5,400 MOT tests across 556 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HTS 289X is a 1981 Land Rover SWB in Blue with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 HTS 289X, 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.
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How do I check the history of HTS 289X?
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What year was HTS 289X registered?
HTS 289X is a 1981 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 1 August 1981.
Is HTS 289X safe to buy?
The MOT history for HTS 289X 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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