MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,683 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside heavily undersealed
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))
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))
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)
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)
rear propshaft worn all four tyres perished rear tailpipe broken slight play in steering joints
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)
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
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
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
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Oil leak
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is WJM 149Y safe to buy?
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