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VRL 47W

1981 Land Rover Jeep

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests24 (11 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate45.8%

Mileage

972 mi
Last recorded972 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Jeep50,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 47W
MakeLand Rover
ModelJeep
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 13 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2019 972 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 3 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front NOT CHECKED

Nearside Front door window tied back

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very close (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in cab (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 972 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 972 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 972 miles

Nearside Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2018 972 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 972 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 961 miles

Front axle swivel hubs leaking

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 961 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe incomplete (7.1.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front axle swivel hubs leaking

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 99,163 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2014 99,162 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2013 95,400 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 95,399 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 93,420 miles

all four tyres perished

both front hubs and steering box moist

corrosion too chassis and chassis has been repaired in places

corrosion too panel by brake master cylinder

Fail 20 Dec 2011 93,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

all four tyres perished

both front hubs and steering box moist

corrosion too chassis and chassis has been repaired in places

corrosion too panel by brake master cylinder

Pass 17 Dec 2010 92,440 miles

exhaust talepipe clamp loose

oil leak from front diff pinnion seal

oil leaking down o/s/f brake drum back plate

water leak from water pump

Pass 15 Dec 2009 91,004 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 90,959 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 89,008 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 89,006 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Propshaft component defective

n/s chassis by bump stop corroded

prop/shaft front u/j worn plus rear prop bolts loose

Pass 28 Dec 2007 87,072 miles

slight play in n/s/f top swivel pin

Pass 8 Dec 2006 84,971 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 84,919 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 79,810 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 79,785 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear cross member heavily corroded

How Reliable is the Land Rover Jeep?

Based on 2,119 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 85
Stop lamp not working 82
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 49
position lamp(s) not working 48
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VRL 47W is a 1981 Land Rover Jeep in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.8%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Jeep models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.9% with a typical mileage of 50,661 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 Jeep fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VRL 47W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Jeep typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 45 years old, this Land Rover Jeep is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VRL 47W is a 1981 Land Rover Jeep, first registered on 1 February 1981.

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