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HYU 595W

1981 Land Rover Series

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,776 mi
Last recorded49,776 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series51,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYU 595W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 49,776 miles

Oil leak

slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 7 Oct 2013 49,761 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 31 May 2012 49,633 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

offside front tyre slight dammage to outer sidewall

slight blue smoke on emmisions test

Pass 25 Jan 2011 49,467 miles

Battery insecure

Battery wire rubbing on engine

Pass 23 Jul 2009 49,443 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2008 49,443 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2007 5,339 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2007 5,335 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2006 5,335 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust knocking on gearbox

Fail 3 Aug 2006 5,335 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

engine oil leaks

exhaust knocking on gearbox

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
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HYU 595W is a 1981 Land Rover Series in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 51,779 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 Series fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HYU 595W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 45 years old, this Land Rover Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HYU 595W registered?

HYU 595W is a 1981 Land Rover Series, first registered on 12 February 1981.

Is HYU 595W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYU 595W shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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