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XFA 841X

1979 Land Rover 80

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

95,945 mi
Last recorded95,945 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8082,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFA 841X
MakeLand Rover
Model80
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 95,945 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 95,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 95,641 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 95,460 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 95,225 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 95,222 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 95,139 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 95,137 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 94,953 miles

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 94,701 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 94,698 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 94,583 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 94,583 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 94,535 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 44,270 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 44,262 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 93,875 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 93,867 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 93,180 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 93,176 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 92,844 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 91,967 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 91,967 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover 80?

Based on 1,212 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
435
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 37
Stop lamp not working 37
brake binding 33
position lamp(s) not working 30
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XFA 841X is a 1979 Land Rover 80 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 82,188 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 80 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XFA 841X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 80 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 47 years old, this Land Rover 80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XFA 841X registered?

XFA 841X is a 1979 Land Rover 80, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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