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CRN 83V

1980 Land Rover SWB

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

40,155 mi
Last recorded40,155 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 1980 Land Rover SWB36,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRN 83V
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 40,155 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slightly worn / pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 40,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower door frame slightly corroded

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outriggers slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 40,119 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 40,068 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 40,463 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brakes pulling to nearside slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2016 39,890 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear most (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak @ engine area ()

Oil leak @ gearbox rear ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both front most (2.4.B.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 39,879 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure wire hanging loose touching exhaust sump area (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear most (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak @ engine area ()

Oil leak @ gearbox rear ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both front most (2.4.B.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 39,867 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger and chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 39,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 38,819 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 38,813 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 38,813 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 38,813 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 38,813 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 38,813 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 38,293 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 38,293 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 37,376 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 36,242 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 30,895 miles

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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CRN 83V is a 1980 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 36,242 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 CRN 83V, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CRN 83V is a 1980 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 31 December 1980.

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