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AHY 238V

1980 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,395 mi
Last recorded25,395 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Range Rover49,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHY 238V
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 25,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 25,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 25,104 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 24,605 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 24,223 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 24,223 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 23,887 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Apr 2013 23,647 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 23,290 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2011 23,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 22,212 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 22,201 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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AHY 238V is a 1980 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 49,118 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 Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AHY 238V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 46 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AHY 238V?

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What year was AHY 238V registered?

AHY 238V is a 1980 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 22 April 1980.

Is AHY 238V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHY 238V shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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