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VYB 769

1979 Land Rover Unknown

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,147 mi
Last recorded21,147 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Unknown26,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYB 769
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 21,147 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 21,007 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 21,007 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 21,007 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 20,888 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 20,885 miles

Central Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside mirror missing

Pass 25 Aug 2016 20,768 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Unknown?

Based on 8,941 MOT tests across 2,560 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
4,412
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
2,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
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VYB 769 is a 1979 Land Rover Unknown in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 26,998 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 Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VYB 769, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 47 years old, this Land Rover Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VYB 769?

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What year was VYB 769 registered?

VYB 769 is a 1979 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is VYB 769 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYB 769 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VYB 769 have outstanding finance?

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