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AKX 980E

1997 Land Rover LWB

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

20,840 mi
Last recorded20,840 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKX 980E
MakeLand Rover
ModelLWB
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 20,840 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 20,840 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 20,727 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 20,727 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 20,598 miles

very slight bind on nearside front wheel

Pass 3 Nov 2015 20,515 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 20,515 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 20,371 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 20,371 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 20,246 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

very slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 30 Oct 2013 20,246 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

very slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 9 Nov 2012 20,171 miles

all tyre side walls cracking

Fail 8 Nov 2012 20,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 20,035 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 20,035 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 19,917 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 19,912 miles

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 19,803 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 19,583 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,202 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 19,194 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 18,856 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover LWB?

Based on 1,499 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
1,034
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
position lamp(s) not working 49
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
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AKX 980E is a 1997 Land Rover LWB in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

The most common reason a Land Rover LWB fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AKX 980E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover LWB is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AKX 980E registered?

AKX 980E is a 1997 Land Rover LWB, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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The MOT history for AKX 980E shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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