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XRO 422X

1981 Land Rover SWB

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,332 mi
Last recorded96,332 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover SWB34,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRO 422X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 96,332 miles

Nearside Front under seat storage box corroded-- holes

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear body cross surport members missing

wiring to front lights loose

Pass 25 Apr 2019 96,328 miles

Front bulk head heavily corroded

Rear crossmember heavily corroded---advise early attention

Rear load space under floor support channels missing

Fail 25 Apr 2019 96,328 miles

Front bulk head heavily corroded

Offside Front Steering component casing fixing bolts missing fixing bolts into chassis (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear crossmember heavily corroded---advise early attention

Rear load space under floor support channels missing

Pass 14 May 2018 96,328 miles

Nearside Front tool box area under nsf seat corroding

Nearside Front tyre perished

Rear Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis load area support members corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Rear rear tyres perished

exhaust smoke on start up

Fail 14 May 2018 96,328 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front tool box area under nsf seat corroding

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis load area support members corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Rear rear tyres perished

exhaust smoke on start up

Pass 12 May 2017 96,429 miles

Front tyres perished

Rear body supports corroded

Rear crossmember corroded

Rear tyres perished

exhaust smoke on idle

Pass 12 May 2016 96,328 miles

both rear and nsf tyres perished

rear body floor crossmembers corroded

rear crossmember corroded

rear shock upper casings corroded

Fail 15 May 2015 96,328 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brakes noisy in operation

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2015 96,328 miles

brakes noisy in operation

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2014 95,640 miles

rear floor crossmembers rusty

slight oil leak at osr drive flange

Fail 6 May 2014 95,640 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear floor crossmembers rusty

slight oil leak at osr drive flange

Pass 10 May 2013 94,524 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 93,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

rear diff oil leaks

steering arm area damp

Pass 4 Oct 2010 91,738 miles

advance play detected at steering wheel

os door mirror loose

supports for rear body corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 90,911 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 90,044 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 89,512 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 89,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside mirror slightly insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2006 85,300 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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XRO 422X is a 1981 Land Rover SWB in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XRO 422X, 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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What year was XRO 422X registered?

XRO 422X is a 1981 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 14 December 1981.

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The MOT history for XRO 422X shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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