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GOF 45V

1980 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,470 mi
Last recorded21,470 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 1980 Land Rover SWB36,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOF 45V
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 21,470 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Chassis around bump stop at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 21,459 miles

Nearside Front inner wing showing corrosion but secure

Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 21,364 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 21,229 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 21,099 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 21,099 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 20,230 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 16,807 miles

Front and Rear prop shaft bolts loose, Tightened on test as a PRS

Pass 11 Aug 2012 16,782 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 13,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 13,761 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 13,761 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 13,761 miles

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

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

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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GOF 45V is a 1980 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GOF 45V, 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 GOF 45V registered?

GOF 45V is a 1980 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is GOF 45V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOF 45V shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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