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HNF 285Y

1983 Land Rover LWB

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,223 mi
Last recorded64,223 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover LWB68,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNF 285Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelLWB
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 64,223 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 64,223 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 64,223 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 64,223 miles

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

Nearside Front slight brake Imbalance

Pass 19 Apr 2017 64,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage advise replace (2.2.C.1f)

washers in need of adjustment

Pass 22 Apr 2016 62,187 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 60,892 miles

both rear shocker bushes

headlights

slight play nearside trackbar end balljoint

Fail 31 Mar 2015 60,715 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight play nearside trackbar end balljoint

Pass 7 Apr 2014 58,299 miles

both front spring front and rear eye bushes getting worn

both front swivel hubs showing signs of weeping

both headlamp reflectors getting tarnished

brake pipe to nearside front cylinder getting corroded

brake pipe to nearside rear cylinder getting corroded

engine oil leak

existing repairs to both rear spring front and rear hanger brackets appear ok

extensive existing repairs to both front floors/front bulkhead appear ok

extensive existing repairs to front and rear chassis rails,outriggers and crossmembers appear ok

front ,centre and rear chassis to body mounts getting corroded

front and rear number plate laminates getting separated

poor image both headlamps

small hole front chassis crossmember

Pass 4 Sep 2012 57,531 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 56,384 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

front axel has a oil leak

rear cross member has corrosion

Fail 12 May 2007 56,384 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

front axel has a oil leak.

rear cross member has corrosion

Pass 16 May 2006 54,712 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 54,694 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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HNF 285Y is a 1983 Land Rover LWB in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 68,009 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 HNF 285Y, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover LWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HNF 285Y registered?

HNF 285Y is a 1983 Land Rover LWB, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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The MOT history for HNF 285Y shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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