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OVW 608

1949 Land Rover 80

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,436 mi
Last recorded15,436 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1949 Land Rover 8058,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVW 608
MakeLand Rover
Model80
Year1949
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 15,436 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 15,436 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 15,436 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2008 15,202 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 15,195 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 14,842 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 14,231 miles

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Fail 11 Oct 2006 14,231 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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OVW 608 is a 1949 Land Rover 80 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1949 Land Rover 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 58,733 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 80 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OVW 608, 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 77 years old, this Land Rover 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OVW 608 registered?

OVW 608 is a 1949 Land Rover 80, first registered on 11 August 1949.

Is OVW 608 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVW 608 shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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