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1964 Land Rover Swb MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Swb models manufactured in 1964, based on 114 real MOT test results.

69.3%
Pass Rate
30.7%
Fail Rate
114
Total Tests
60,739
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1964 Land Rover Swb MOT Analysis

The 1964 Land Rover Swb has an MOT pass rate of 69.3% based on 114 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 60,739 miles on the odometer. With a 30.7% failure rate, the 1964 Swb is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1964 Land Rover Swb is Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment, responsible for 2.6% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Driver's View of the Road is the second most common issue at 0.9%.

Top failures specific to 1964 models only. The overall Swb page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment2.6%3
2Driver's View Of The Road0.9%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 60,739 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Lamps & Electrical0.43% per 10K miVisibility0.14% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Lamps & Electrical0.432.6%3
Visibility0.140.9%1

Mileage Statistics

60,739
Mean
78,987
Median
22,672
25th Percentile
92,219
75th Percentile
5.05% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1964 Land Rover Swb has an MOT pass rate of 69.3% based on 114 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 60,739 miles on the odometer. With a 30.7% failure rate, the 1964 Swb is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1964 Land Rover Swb, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. At 60,739 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 2.6% of failures

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 2.6% of MOT failures on 1964 Land Rover Swb models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Driver's View of the Road — 0.9% of failures

Driver's View of the Road issues account for 0.9% of MOT failures on 1964 Land Rover Swb models. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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