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WJM 149Y

1983 Land Rover SWB

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,683 mi
Last recorded58,683 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1983 Land Rover SWB43,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJM 149Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 58,683 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 58,416 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Jul 2018 58,226 miles

Nearside Front body mounting starting to rust

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front leaf sring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear chassis crossmember starting to rust

Rear floor / body mounting rusting

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 58,226 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front body mounting starting to rust

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front leaf sring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear chassis crossmember starting to rust

Rear floor / body mounting rusting

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 57,912 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 57,719 miles

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

Front prop U/J worn

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 574,438 miles

rear propshaft worn all four tyres perished rear tailpipe broken slight play in steering joints

Fail 2 Dec 2014 57,437 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

ALL TYRES PERISHING

Exhaust tail pipe broken

Front propshaft worn

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 56,951 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Oil leak

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

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

Tyres badly perished

Fail 9 Dec 2013 56,951 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipes corroding

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Tyres badly perished

Pass 10 Nov 2011 56,779 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 56,770 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Jul 2010 56,357 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 56,357 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 56,038 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 55,429 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2007 55,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 54,700 miles

both front chassie rails starting to rust

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

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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WJM 149Y is a 1983 Land Rover SWB in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJM 149Y, 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.

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What year was WJM 149Y registered?

WJM 149Y is a 1983 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 24 February 1983.

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