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MOS 517T

1978 Land Rover Pick Up

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,016 mi
Last recorded31,016 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Pick Up33,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOS 517T
MakeLand Rover
ModelPick Up
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 31,016 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 31,009 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 7 May 2020 30,992 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 30,161 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 30,159 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

advise both front seat belt mountings starting to corrode

Pass 25 Feb 2008 28,450 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 26,673 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Pick Up?

Based on 2,252 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
629
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 72
Stop lamp not working 69
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 55
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MOS 517T is a 1978 Land Rover Pick Up in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 33,773 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 Pick Up fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MOS 517T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 48 years old, this Land Rover Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MOS 517T registered?

MOS 517T is a 1978 Land Rover Pick Up, first registered on 20 September 1978.

Is MOS 517T safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOS 517T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MOS 517T have outstanding finance?

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