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WBB 251Y

1983 Land Rover SWB

Red Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,360 mi
Last recorded75,360 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1983 Land Rover SWB43,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBB 251Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 75,360 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 75,300 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 75,221 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 75,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all brake pipes covered at time of test

oil leaks

Pass 10 Aug 2017 74,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all brake pipes covered at time of test

Pass 10 Aug 2016 74,814 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 74,638 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 74,433 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 74,174 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 73,882 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 73,878 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 73,657 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 73,655 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 73,431 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 73,426 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 73,091 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 72,708 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 72,708 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 72,964 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 72,395 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 71,850 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 71,850 miles

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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WBB 251Y is a 1983 Land Rover SWB in Red with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WBB 251Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WBB 251Y registered?

WBB 251Y is a 1983 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is WBB 251Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBB 251Y shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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