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BWY 348S

1992 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,334 mi
Last recorded96,334 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWY 348S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 96,334 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.B.2)

extensive areas of vehicle structure welded appeared ok at test.

Fail 18 Jan 2017 96,334 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.B.2)

extensive areas of vehicle structure welded appeared ok at test.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 96,037 miles

Nearside Front swivel slightly pitted

Offside Front Outer swivel slightly pitted

Rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 95,146 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear tyre splitting

Offside rear tyre splitting

Pass 23 Jul 2013 93,255 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

corrosion throughout the vehicle

front prop shaft missing

Pass 13 Apr 2012 89,960 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 89,960 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 78,422 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

oil leaks from front

vehicle in poor allround condition. extensive repairs carried out

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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BWY 348S is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 124,939 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BWY 348S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 34 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BWY 348S registered?

BWY 348S is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 April 1992.

Is BWY 348S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWY 348S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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