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EVJ 432W

1979 Land Rover Pick Up

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,222 mi
Last recorded71,222 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Pick Up69,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVJ 432W
MakeLand Rover
ModelPick Up
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2020 71,222 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rear spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger on top rear spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger rear spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside chassis corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2016 69,596 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 66,652 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 66,652 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 66,652 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 66,652 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 66,652 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 66,652 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake fluid low

Offside front door top corroded

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 66,652 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 66,652 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front no plate deteriorated

Very slight damage to offside door mirror

Very slight oil leak from both front swivel joints

Very slight oil leak from offside rear hub assembly

Pass 4 Jan 2006 66,652 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 66,652 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front no plate cracked

offside front tyre wrong direction

offside mirror cracked

rear fog lamp inoperative

very slight oil leak from both front hub seals

How Reliable is the Land Rover Pick Up?

Based on 2,252 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
629
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 72
Stop lamp not working 69
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 55
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EVJ 432W is a 1979 Land Rover Pick Up in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 69,490 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 Pick Up fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EVJ 432W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 47 years old, this Land Rover Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EVJ 432W is a 1979 Land Rover Pick Up, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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