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OAV 542W

1981 Land Rover Jeep

Grey Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

39,340 mi
Last recorded39,340 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Jeep50,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAV 542W
MakeLand Rover
ModelJeep
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 39,340 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 39,253 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 37,237 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 37,237 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 35,144 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 35,144 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 26,556 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f and o/s/f floor starting to corrode

Fail 20 Apr 2009 26,546 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f and o/s/f floor starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jun 2008 25,186 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

some corrison forming on chassis

Fail 26 Jun 2008 25,186 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

some corrison forming on chassis

Pass 13 Jul 2007 23,290 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 19,734 miles

OFF SIDE REAR HUB OIL SEAL WEEPING

Pass 3 Nov 2005 19,431 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Jeep?

Based on 2,119 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 85
Stop lamp not working 82
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 49
position lamp(s) not working 48
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OAV 542W is a 1981 Land Rover Jeep in Grey with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Jeep models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.9% with a typical mileage of 50,661 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Jeep fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OAV 542W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Jeep typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 45 years old, this Land Rover Jeep is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OAV 542W registered?

OAV 542W is a 1981 Land Rover Jeep, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is OAV 542W safe to buy?

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