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SNF 494X

1981 Land Rover Landrover

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

400 mi
Last recorded400 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Landrover59,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNF 494X
MakeLand Rover
ModelLandrover
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 400 miles

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

surface corrosion throughout

Pass 4 Sep 2014 307 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all srings have slight corrosion

body under sealed

brake pipes under sealed

front half shaft seals have missed of oil

Pass 11 Apr 2013 99,696 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2012 98,832 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 96,105 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 93,989 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 93,985 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 91,438 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 91,430 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Landrover?

Based on 2,014 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 82
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 78
Stop lamp not working 71
position lamp(s) not working 65
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 48
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SNF 494X is a 1981 Land Rover Landrover in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Landrover models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 59,271 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Landrover fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SNF 494X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SNF 494X registered?

SNF 494X is a 1981 Land Rover Landrover, first registered on 7 August 1981.

Is SNF 494X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNF 494X shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SNF 494X have outstanding finance?

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