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JJN 891Y

1983 Land Rover Series

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

94,140 mi
Last recorded94,140 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series60,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJN 891Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 94,140 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 94,003 miles

washer system poor output

Pass 15 Apr 2024 93,862 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 93,862 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 93,768 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 93,768 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 93,277 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 93,277 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 92,912 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 92,912 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 92,676 miles

Nearside Rear wheel rough when rotated

Passenger seat back moves forward to a 45 degree angle and wont lock itself into place

Fail 4 Jul 2019 92,666 miles

Central Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Corrosion within 30cm of a suspension mount Centre right (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Corrosion within 30cm of a suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion Corrosion within 30cm of a suspension mount (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner chassie leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Corrosion within 30cm of a suspension mount (inside wheel arch) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Corrosion within 30cm of a suspension mount behind bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner chassie leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Corrosion within 30cm of a suspension mount ( on rear panel) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Corrosion within 30cm of a suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid looks a dark colour, possibly contaminated

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear wheel rough when rotated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat back moves forward to a 45 degree angle and wont lock itself into place

Pass 18 Jun 2018 92,634 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fracturing on offside front tyre

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

Nearside front tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight play in rear propshaft UJ's

Pass 17 Jun 2017 92,525 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak ()

front tyres perished

Fail 16 Jun 2017 92,525 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front chassis cross member corroded within 30cm of steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak ()

front tyres perished

Pass 3 Jun 2016 92,270 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front exhaust pipe to manifold slightly loose

nearside front swivel hub leaking oil

offside front swivel hub leaking oil

Fail 20 May 2016 92,270 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement corroded (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure at base (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in region of front cross member (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front exhaust pipe to manifold slightly loose

nearside front swivel hub leaking oil

offside front swivel hub leaking oil

Pass 19 May 2015 92,055 miles

corrosion front nearside bulkhead and a pillar

corrosion rear crossmember

Fail 8 May 2015 92,055 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion front nearside bulkhead and a pillar

corrosion rear crossmember

Pass 29 Apr 2014 91,435 miles

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

corrosion inner nearside front wheel arch

nearside and offside swivel hubs leaking oil

Fail 23 Apr 2014 91,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

corrosion inner nearside front wheel arch

nearside and offside swivel hubs leaking oil

Pass 1 Mar 2013 90,708 miles

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

front hub seals slight seapage

n/s/r tyre is perished

o/s tank support corroded (holed)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 90,708 miles

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

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

front hub seals slight seapage

n/s/r tyre is perished

o/s tank support corroded (holed)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 90,325 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 90,325 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both fron hub seal spheres leaking

engine has a misfire

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside rear outrigger corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 89,456 miles

o/s/m out rigger corrded

n/s/r tyre side wall perished.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s & o/s front hub seals leaking

Fail 23 Aug 2010 89,456 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s & o/s front hub seals leaking

n/s/r tyre side wall perished.

o/s/m out rigger corrded

Pass 13 Aug 2009 88,593 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 88,528 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

leaf spring corrosion causing leafs to seperate

Pass 13 Mar 2008 87,473 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 87,393 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 86,524 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 86,493 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front propshaft badley worn

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
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JJN 891Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 60,236 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 Series fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JJN 891Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JJN 891Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series, first registered on 7 March 1983.

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