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WJB 635Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,548 mi
Last recorded60,548 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJB 635Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 60,548 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 59,733 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2009 59,697 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 58,882 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 58,099 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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WJB 635Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 109,986 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJB 635Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJB 635Y?

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What year was WJB 635Y registered?

WJB 635Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is WJB 635Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJB 635Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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