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LFR 36W

1981 Land Rover Landrover

Red Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2007
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

94,230 mi
Last recorded94,230 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2007
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Landrover59,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFR 36W
MakeLand Rover
ModelLandrover
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2007 94,230 miles

Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

advise chassis heavily coated with underseal

Pass 19 Oct 2006 87,754 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 87,753 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

engine will not turn off on the key

Fail 21 Sep 2006 87,749 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Sep 2005 79,869 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust fouling body

How Reliable is the Land Rover Landrover?

Based on 2,014 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 82
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 78
Stop lamp not working 71
position lamp(s) not working 65
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 48
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LFR 36W is a 1981 Land Rover Landrover in Red with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Landrover models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 59,271 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 Landrover fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LFR 36W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Landrover typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 45 years old, this Land Rover Landrover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LFR 36W registered?

LFR 36W is a 1981 Land Rover Landrover, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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