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WFF 805

1982 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

47,260 mi
Last recorded47,260 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1982 Land Rover SWB66,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFF 805
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 47,260 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 46,377 miles

Nearside SLIGHT COOLANT LEAK

OIL LEVEL NEAR MIN

Fail 8 May 2018 46,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside SLIGHT COOLANT LEAK

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

OIL LEVEL NEAR MIN

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 45,652 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 45,652 miles

Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 45,650 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 45,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 45,628 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 45,627 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WFF 805 is a 1982 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 66,084 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 WFF 805, 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 44 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WFF 805 registered?

WFF 805 is a 1982 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 10 March 1982.

Is WFF 805 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFF 805 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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