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PKK 791W

1981 Rover Land Rover

Green Petrol 2238cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

89,655 mi
Last recorded89,655 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1981 Rover Land Rover60,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKK 791W
MakeRover
ModelLand Rover
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,238cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 89,655 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 89,311 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 89,215 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure Floor Supports (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

General Underbody & Component Corrosion

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Various Leaks in Diff etc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 89,180 miles

General Underbody & Component Corrosion

Heavy Underseal Applied

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Various Slight Leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 88,738 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavily welded and undersealed

Pass 5 Sep 2019 88,012 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

both front swivel hub seals leaking slightly

osf bulk head/a pillar area corroded slightly

osr outer half shaft seal leaking slightly

slight engine oil and gear oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2019 88,012 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger/body mount area corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

both front swivel hub seals leaking slightly

osf bulk head/a pillar area corroded slightly

osr outer half shaft seal leaking slightly

slight engine oil and gear oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2018 85,369 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 85,362 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swivel top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 82,459 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 82,386 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 82,330 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 82,328 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 82,230 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 81,989 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 79,968 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 78,851 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 78,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 75,558 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 75,558 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 73,555 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 73,549 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 73,188 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 73,188 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 73,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 71,815 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 71,813 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2006 68,166 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 68,165 miles

Centre Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Rover Land Rover?

Based on 852 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 32
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Headlamp not working on main beam 21
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
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PKK 791W is a 1981 Rover Land Rover in Green with a 2,238cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1981 Rover Land Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 60,092 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 Rover Land Rover fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PKK 791W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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PKK 791W is a 1981 Rover Land Rover, first registered on 16 March 1981.

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