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GYK 4W

1980 Land Rover Range Rover

White Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1980 Land Rover Range Rover49,118 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYK 4W
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019
Pass 23 Aug 2017 155,245 miles

heavily modified

Pass 14 May 2016 155,245 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 155,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 155,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 8,221 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

windsceen damaged but not affecting view to road.

Pass 7 May 2011

1 rear body mount not used

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

seat and belt mounts not standard

Fail 7 May 2011

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

seat and belt mounts not standard

1 rear body mount not used

Pass 13 Jun 2009 6,709 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all suspension parts corroded

both wheel arches corroded

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 30 May 2009 6,681 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all suspension parts slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches holed and corroded

nearside door mirror cracked

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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GYK 4W is a 1980 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GYK 4W, 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 GYK 4W registered?

GYK 4W is a 1980 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 September 1980.

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