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JWB 992C

1976 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,708 mi
Last recorded161,708 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Defender48,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWB 992C
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 161,708 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 161,708 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 158,917 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear front U/J worn

Pass 26 Nov 2015 154,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing rear fixing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 154,081 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing rear fixing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 148,801 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 143,788 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 143,749 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 149,310 miles

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

exhaust mounting straps deteriorated

offside front brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2012 149,310 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust mounting straps deteriorated

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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JWB 992C is a 1976 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1976 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 48,070 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 Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JWB 992C, 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 50 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JWB 992C registered?

JWB 992C is a 1976 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1976.

Is JWB 992C safe to buy?

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