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FAU 50L

1980 Land Rover Range Rover

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

47,394 mi
Last recorded47,394 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Range Rover49,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAU 50L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2023 47,394 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected steering damper (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2022 47,279 miles

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

front discs different sizes

Fail 26 Jan 2022 47,244 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking

Offside Front swivel seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

front discs different sizes

Pass 8 Jul 2020 46,843 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 46,842 miles

Central Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper cap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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FAU 50L is a 1980 Land Rover Range Rover in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 FAU 50L, 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.

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What year was FAU 50L registered?

FAU 50L is a 1980 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 21 October 1980.

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