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MWV 172J

1984 Land Rover Series

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,439 mi
Last recorded82,439 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Series43,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWV 172J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 82,439 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 82,299 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 82,292 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front prop seal leaking

front winch/towbar area quite corroded but cannot see fully as undersealed and plated

general corrosion on underside of body,related components and chassis

nearside front axle seal leaking

underside heavily coated with underseal includung brake and fuel lines

Pass 28 Nov 2009 82,073 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system is rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2008 81,854 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 81,798 miles

slight exhaust blow around front section

Fail 24 Nov 2007 81,798 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

slight exhaust blow around front section

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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MWV 172J is a 1984 Land Rover Series in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 43,863 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MWV 172J, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MWV 172J registered?

MWV 172J is a 1984 Land Rover Series, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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