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HYU 601W

1981 Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,096 mi
Last recorded16,096 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYU 601W
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight 4X4 Utility
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2006 16,096 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 16,064 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 13,304 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2005 13,304 miles

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility?

Based on 618 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
451
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
Stop lamp not working 20
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 19
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 16
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HYU 601W is a 1981 Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HYU 601W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 45 years old, this Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HYU 601W registered?

HYU 601W is a 1981 Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is HYU 601W safe to buy?

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