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SJS 706V

1980 Land Rover Series

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

34,352 mi
Last recorded34,352 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Series52,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJS 706V
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 34,352 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks on sidewall

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 14,235 miles

o/s rear tyre perrished

slight bind from n/s rear brake

Pass 24 Sep 2015 3,400 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Sep 2014 3,866 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 33,743 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 33,742 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 33,168 miles

o/s rear tyre cut

Pass 30 Aug 2011 32,724 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 32,724 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 30,654 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 30,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 29,001 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 29,001 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2008 27,303 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 26,105 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 25,317 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2006 25,317 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
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SJS 706V is a 1980 Land Rover Series in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 52,917 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJS 706V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 46 years old, this Land Rover Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SJS 706V registered?

SJS 706V is a 1980 Land Rover Series, first registered on 31 July 1980.

Is SJS 706V safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJS 706V shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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