MOT Status
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23,735 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
new speedometer fitted
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
cuts in n/s/f and o/s/r tyres
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)
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
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)
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?
Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is VKX 712W safe to buy?
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