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UMW 986Y

1983 Land Rover Unknown

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,761 mi
Last recorded82,761 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Unknown68,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMW 986Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 82,761 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 82,761 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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UMW 986Y is a 1983 Land Rover Unknown in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 68,795 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 UMW 986Y, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UMW 986Y?

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What year was UMW 986Y registered?

UMW 986Y is a 1983 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is UMW 986Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMW 986Y 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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