MOT Status
ValidMileage
64,472 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/both front outer hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/both front outer hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive both front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive both front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery leaking (4.13 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Oil leak
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
All four tyres perished
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
All four tyres perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Centre Front Shock absorber - all missing when fitted as standard (2.7.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?
Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VMA 741W is a 1980 Land Rover Series in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 VMA 741W, 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 VMA 741W registered?
VMA 741W is a 1980 Land Rover Series, first registered on 1 August 1980.
Is VMA 741W safe to buy?
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