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GAK 497V

1980 Land Rover Landrover

Black Diesel 2530cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,148 mi
Last recorded15,148 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAK 497V
MakeLand Rover
ModelLandrover
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,530cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 15,148 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 15,112 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 14,976 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Jul 2014 14,438 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 14,432 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2013 14,427 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 14,421 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 14,417 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 74,309 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 73,572 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 72,358 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 71,753 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Landrover?

Based on 2,014 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 82
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 78
Stop lamp not working 71
position lamp(s) not working 65
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 48
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GAK 497V is a 1980 Land Rover Landrover in Black with a 2,530cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Landrover fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GAK 497V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Landrover typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 46 years old, this Land Rover Landrover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GAK 497V registered?

GAK 497V is a 1980 Land Rover Landrover, first registered on 4 June 1980.

Is GAK 497V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAK 497V shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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