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LAJ 949

1954 Land Rover 80

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,180 mi
Last recorded24,180 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAJ 949
MakeLand Rover
Model80
Year1954
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 24,180 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 24,180 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 24,170 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 24,162 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 24,116 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 24,092 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 23,901 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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LAJ 949 is a 1954 Land Rover 80 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LAJ 949, 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 72 years old, this Land Rover 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LAJ 949 registered?

LAJ 949 is a 1954 Land Rover 80, first registered on 2 September 1954.

Is LAJ 949 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAJ 949 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LAJ 949 have outstanding finance?

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