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LUX 86W

1981 Land Rover Landrover

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,108 mi
Last recorded16,108 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Landrover59,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUX 86W
MakeLand Rover
ModelLandrover
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 16,108 miles

slight play in steering box

Fail 20 Apr 2022 16,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

slight play in steering box

Pass 22 Apr 2021 16,077 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 16,017 miles

oil leaks

Pass 23 Apr 2019 16,011 miles

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Pass 19 Apr 2018 15,926 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 15,915 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 15,912 miles

coolant leak /rad area

Fail 5 Dec 2015 15,912 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

coolant leak /rad area

Pass 10 Jan 2015 15,912 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 15,912 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Steering drop arm slight play

Fail 28 Dec 2013 15,912 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Steering drop arm slight play

Fail 29 Dec 2012 15,912 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering box/shaft

Pass 29 Dec 2012 15,912 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in steering box/shaft

Pass 30 Dec 2011 15,912 miles

steering box base plate slightly in secure

Pass 23 Dec 2010 15,911 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 15,911 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 15,553 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 15,419 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 15,419 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 14,799 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 14,554 miles

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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LUX 86W is a 1981 Land Rover Landrover in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LUX 86W, 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 LUX 86W registered?

LUX 86W is a 1981 Land Rover Landrover, first registered on 6 March 1981.

Is LUX 86W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUX 86W shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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