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NWJ 96D

1985 Land Rover Series 2

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

61,051 mi
Last recorded61,051 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Series 262,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWJ 96D
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 61,051 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 56,419 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 56,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 53,481 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 53,481 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 49,372 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 45,255 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 45,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 40,831 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 40,831 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 35,391 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 30,443 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 30,436 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 25,804 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 22,322 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 22,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 20,784 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 20,780 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 19,247 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 15,539 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?

Based on 8,346 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
425
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 526
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 365
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 293
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 266
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NWJ 96D is a 1985 Land Rover Series 2 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 62,890 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 2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NWJ 96D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NWJ 96D registered?

NWJ 96D is a 1985 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 2 July 1985.

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