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LCJ 226Y

1983 Land Rover SWB

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,156 mi
Last recorded99,156 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1983 Land Rover SWB43,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCJ 226Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 99,156 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 99,155 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover SWB?

Based on 5,400 MOT tests across 556 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 263
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 230
Stop lamp not working 208
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 148
position lamp(s) not working 145
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LCJ 226Y is a 1983 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 43,049 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 SWB fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LCJ 226Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LCJ 226Y registered?

LCJ 226Y is a 1983 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 4 March 1983.

Is LCJ 226Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCJ 226Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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