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FGJ 761X

1982 Land Rover LWB

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

8,374 mi
Last recorded8,374 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1982 Land Rover LWB21,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGJ 761X
MakeLand Rover
ModelLWB
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2023 8,374 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 leaf springs corroded

both front diff seals leaking oil

nearside front A post corroded but not in prescribed area

offside front inner wheel arch corroded but out of prescribed area

power steering leak

rear diff leaking

under vehicle very rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2020 8,344 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear springs corroded and spreading

o/s and n/s floor wells corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2020 8,337 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear springs corroded and spreading

o/s and n/s floor wells corroded

steering damper missing

Pass 10 Sep 2019 8,265 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger ,bulkhead "foot" & footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded & splayed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 8,265 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger ,bulkhead "foot" & footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded & splayed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 8,066 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 8,061 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded bulk head pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened spring swollen and out of shape (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hazard lights not working

Fail 25 Oct 2017 8,033 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Multiple oil leaks

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Rear subframe rusty

heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Apr 2016 7,753 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member slightly corroded (2.4.A.3)

chassis corroded

front seat boxes corroded and floor corroded

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2016 7,753 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member slightly corroded (2.4.A.3)

chassis corroded

front seat boxes corroded and floor corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 6,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 6,612 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 6,612 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 5,845 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 3,586 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 3,586 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2010 2,320 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 2,320 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 1,994 miles

some imbalance front brakes -signs of standing -perishing corrosion and many welded repairs some deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 15 Oct 2007 1,973 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

some imbalance front brakes -signs of standing -perishing corrosion and many welded repairs some deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 10 Jul 2006 1,210 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 1,203 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

some wear suspension etc. signs of corrosion.

Pass 5 Jul 2005 254 miles

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

signs of standing perishing corrosion etc some wear suspension etc fronttorear brake pipe marginal servo seems rather weak

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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FGJ 761X is a 1982 Land Rover LWB in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 21,511 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 LWB fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FGJ 761X, 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 44 years old, this Land Rover LWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FGJ 761X is a 1982 Land Rover LWB, first registered on 1 May 1982.

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