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YEV 500X

1981 Land Rover LWB

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,666 mi
Last recorded114,666 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEV 500X
MakeLand Rover
ModelLWB
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 114,666 miles

nearside front tyre has cracks

nearside windscreen wiper end deteriorating

offside front swivel joint seal seeping

offside rear brake bake plate oily

offside rear of vehicle has corrosion within 30cm of a tow bar mounting

Fail 20 Apr 2017 114,636 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre has cracks

nearside windscreen wiper end deteriorating

offside front swivel joint seal seeping

offside rear brake bake plate oily

offside rear of vehicle has corrosion within 30cm of a tow bar mounting

Pass 12 Sep 2015 113,932 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 113,150 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 112,039 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2012 109,760 miles

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

water leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 30,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 30,478 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 30,328 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,226 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 30,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2007 29,097 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 26,771 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 26,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the Land Rover LWB?

Based on 1,499 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
1,034
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
position lamp(s) not working 49
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
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YEV 500X is a 1981 Land Rover LWB in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Land Rover LWB fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YEV 500X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 45 years old, this Land Rover LWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YEV 500X registered?

YEV 500X is a 1981 Land Rover LWB, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is YEV 500X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEV 500X shows 14 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.

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