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VKX 712W

1981 Land Rover Series

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,735 mi
Last recorded23,735 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series51,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKX 712W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 23,735 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 7,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear flexy brake hoze insecure

Fail 10 Jun 2021 7,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear flexy brake hoze insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2018 7,357 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust downpipe cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2017 4,883 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 4 miles

new speedometer fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 72,648 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 71,118 miles

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

cuts in n/s/f and o/s/r tyres

Fail 18 Feb 2014 71,118 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

cuts in n/s/f and o/s/r tyres

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 69,110 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 66,999 miles

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

oil leak from gearbox

slight play front propshaft front uj

Pass 18 Feb 2011 65,637 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 65,634 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 64,322 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 64,321 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 58,680 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 56,541 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 56,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 56,099 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2006 56,099 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 54,402 miles

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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VKX 712W is a 1981 Land Rover Series in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 51,779 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 Series fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VKX 712W, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VKX 712W registered?

VKX 712W is a 1981 Land Rover Series, first registered on 1 July 1981.

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