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B838 GWJ

1984 Land Rover Series

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,760 mi
Last recorded56,760 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Series43,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB838 GWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 56,760 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 54,991 miles

Gearbox mounting defective both nearside and offside ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 54,991 miles

Gearbox mounting defective both nearside and offside ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 54,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to Downpipe (7.1.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Oil leak Rear differential ()

Fail 21 Jul 2016 54,161 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported 12V accessory lead from battery likely to chafe (1.9.2a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking Brake wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to Downpipe (7.1.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Oil leak Rear differential ()

Pass 28 Jan 2015 50,950 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 48,483 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 48,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
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B838 GWJ is a 1984 Land Rover Series in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 43,863 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 Series fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B838 GWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 42 years old, this Land Rover Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B838 GWJ registered?

B838 GWJ is a 1984 Land Rover Series, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B838 GWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B838 GWJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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