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PAF 279X

1982 Land Rover Unknown

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,642 mi
Last recorded95,642 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Unknown61,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAF 279X
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 95,642 miles

Offside Front hub seal weeping oil

general vehicle condition corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2022 95,641 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch X2 from brake master cylinder marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general vehicle condition corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2021 95,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded/ holed

Pass 17 Aug 2020 95,102 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPES FRONT CORRODED . (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively SOME WEAR -PLAY IN REAR U.J JOINT AT AXLE END. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS CORRODED .

Fail 13 Aug 2020 95,099 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure BOLT MISSING CENTRE MOUNT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

CANNOT SPIN WHEELS NEARSIDE TO CHECK BEARINGS .

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPES FRONT CORRODED . (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule REAR FLEXI HOSE CORRODED ETC ,SUGGEST REPLACED . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively SOME WEAR -PLAY IN REAR U.J JOINT AT AXLE END. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS CORRODED .

Pass 19 Jun 2019 94,711 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SEVERAL PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Front DAMP AT BOTTOM OF STEERING BOX SEAL

Front FRONT STEERING HUBS DAMP

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NEARSIDE FRONT FLEXI CORRODED (SUGGEST REPLACED) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule REAR FLEXI HOSE CORRODED (SUGGEST REPLACED) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

SPLITS IN TYRE TREAD

Fail 23 May 2019 94,710 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working WIPERS NOT WORKING (,NO SWITCH) (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect IMAGE POOR AND BEAM OFF AT AN ANGLE (NOT VERTICAL) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged NEARSIDE REAR ON AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced EARTH OR BULB PROBLEM OFFSIDE FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing NO FOGLAMP REAR (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing NO REAR REFLECTORS FITTED (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Towbar attachment insecure LOWER OFFSIDE TOWBAR BOLT MISSING (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing NO FOGLAMP SWITCH (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SEVERAL PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule FERRULE FAIRLY CORRODED ,SUGGEST REPLACED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule FERRULE FAIRLY CORRODED , SUGGEST REPLACED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 93,583 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

leaf springs corroded

Fail 9 May 2018 93,581 miles

Indicator switch faulty fouling on wiper switch (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heavily corroded

leaf springs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 91,222 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover Unknown?

Based on 8,941 MOT tests across 2,560 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
4,412
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
2,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
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PAF 279X is a 1982 Land Rover Unknown in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 61,873 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 Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PAF 279X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 44 years old, this Land Rover Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PAF 279X registered?

PAF 279X is a 1982 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is PAF 279X safe to buy?

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