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PKO 642W

1981 Land Rover 80

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,720 mi
Last recorded52,720 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKO 642W
MakeLand Rover
Model80
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 52,720 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 52,339 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 51,354 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 50,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 49,353 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 49,347 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 48,323 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 47,167 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Nearside rear tyre outer wall cut (no cord exposed)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 45,924 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2014 45,924 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2013 44,721 miles

Battery inscure

Pass 19 Jan 2012 43,609 miles

Slight oil leak to offside hub oil seal.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 42,340 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

hazard switch not available to test

Fail 25 Jan 2011 42,339 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

front seats not secure

hazard switch not available to test

Pass 27 Jan 2010 40,907 miles

gearbox slight leak

o/s/f hub seals slight leak

Pass 27 Jan 2009 39,639 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 39,633 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 37,786 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2006 36,286 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 35,287 miles

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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PKO 642W is a 1981 Land Rover 80 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PKO 642W, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover 80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PKO 642W?

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What year was PKO 642W registered?

PKO 642W is a 1981 Land Rover 80, first registered on 24 April 1981.

Is PKO 642W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKO 642W shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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