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FWB 865H

1979 Land Rover LWB

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,322 mi
Last recorded89,322 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWB 865H
MakeLand Rover
ModelLWB
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 89,322 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 89,261 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 89,068 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 89,068 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 88,636 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 88,636 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 88,471 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 88,471 miles

Rear Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 88,172 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 88,171 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2007 87,145 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 87,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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FWB 865H is a 1979 Land Rover LWB in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FWB 865H, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover LWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FWB 865H registered?

FWB 865H is a 1979 Land Rover LWB, first registered on 12 April 1979.

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