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WBW 997X

1982 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,647 mi
Last recorded58,647 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 258,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBW 997X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 58,647 miles

Exhaust coroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 58,272 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 58,266 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r at rear of fuel tank (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2016 57,996 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 57,610 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 57,604 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 57,278 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 57,094 miles

Rear brake hose ferrule corroded.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 21 Dec 2011 56,878 miles

n/s centre outrigger corroded

o/s front swivel joint play

Pass 15 Jul 2010 55,382 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 54,296 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 53,468 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 53,052 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?

Based on 8,346 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
425
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 526
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 365
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 293
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 266
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WBW 997X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 58,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WBW 997X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 44 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WBW 997X registered?

WBW 997X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 3 March 1982.

Is WBW 997X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBW 997X shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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