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HVS 482

1951 Land Rover 80

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,279 mi
Last recorded3,279 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1951 Land Rover 8021,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVS 482
MakeLand Rover
Model80
Year1951
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 3,279 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 2,530 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 2,078 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 2,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2009 2,078 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 2,027 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 2,027 miles

Front Lower Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2006 2,027 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 80?

Based on 1,212 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
435
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 37
Stop lamp not working 37
brake binding 33
position lamp(s) not working 30
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HVS 482 is a 1951 Land Rover 80 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1951 Land Rover 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 21,581 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 80 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HVS 482, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 80 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 75 years old, this Land Rover 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HVS 482 registered?

HVS 482 is a 1951 Land Rover 80, first registered on 15 October 1951.

Is HVS 482 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVS 482 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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