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VYB 36

1980 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,655 mi
Last recorded85,655 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Series 161,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYB 36
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 85,655 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2013 85,382 miles

Oil leak

signs of corrosion to underside

Fail 21 Feb 2013 85,382 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

signs of corrosion to underside

Pass 9 Mar 2012 85,246 miles

Oil leak

all suspension leaf springs would benefit from attention

offside rear side lamp lense signs of deterioration

Fail 8 Mar 2012 85,246 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

all suspension leaf springs would benefit from attention

nearside blade deteriorating

offside rear side lamp lense signs of deterioration

Pass 26 Nov 2010 85,105 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2010 85,105 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 84,916 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 84,916 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

clutch return spring broken

oil leaks

seepage from front swivel housings

slight play in rear prop shaft UJ

Pass 16 Jan 2009 84,345 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 84,345 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 84,213 miles

nearside front hub\king pin slight play

rear prop shaft slip u-j slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2006 84,094 miles

THE REAR PROPSHAFT SLIP JOINT SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 12 Oct 2006 84,094 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

N/S/F WIPER DOES NOT WORK

THE REAR PROP SHAFT HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN THE SLIP JOINT

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 1?

Based on 6,199 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 176
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 176
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 168
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 146
brake binding 124
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VYB 36 is a 1980 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 61,339 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 1 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VYB 36, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 1 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 46 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VYB 36 is a 1980 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 1 December 1980.

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