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EKY 768V

1980 Land Rover SWB

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,841 mi
Last recorded61,841 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2006
Typical for 1980 Land Rover SWB36,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKY 768V
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2006 61,841 miles

n/s ao/s front a rear chassi light corosion

n/s rear tyre slight cracking

o/s front out rigger coroding

Fail 24 Aug 2006 61,840 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EKY 768V is a 1980 Land Rover SWB in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EKY 768V, 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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What year was EKY 768V registered?

EKY 768V is a 1980 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 1 February 1980.

Is EKY 768V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKY 768V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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