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BWA 527G

1986 Land Rover LWB

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,719 mi
Last recorded84,719 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover LWB159,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWA 527G
MakeLand Rover
ModelLWB
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 84,719 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 83,192 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 81,890 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 80,503 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 75,299 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 70,498 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 67,396 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 58,321 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 55,160 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2015 55,160 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 51,662 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 48,066 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 45,764 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 42,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 39,227 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 39,209 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Upper Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 36,314 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 33,784 miles

handbrake lever travel high

rear floor brace corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2008 33,668 miles

Lower Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Upper Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

hand brake lever travel high

rear floor brace corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2008 33,570 miles

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

hand brake lever travel high

rear floor brace corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2007 28,885 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 24,341 miles

forward propshaft rear uj worn

How Reliable is the Land Rover LWB?

Based on 1,499 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
1,034
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
position lamp(s) not working 49
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
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BWA 527G is a 1986 Land Rover LWB in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 159,124 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover LWB fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BWA 527G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 40 years old, this Land Rover LWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BWA 527G registered?

BWA 527G is a 1986 Land Rover LWB, first registered on 20 November 1986.

Is BWA 527G safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWA 527G shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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