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MSK 551

1980 Land Rover 80

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,157 mi
Last recorded19,157 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSK 551
MakeLand Rover
Model80
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2008 19,157 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

body damaged & in very poor comdition

Pass 18 Dec 2007 18,731 miles

steering very heavy.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 18,264 miles

front propshaft front u/j very worn.

Fail 7 Sep 2006 18,264 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

front propshaft front u/j very worn.

Pass 2 Aug 2005 17,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in front u/j of front propshaft.

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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MSK 551 is a 1980 Land Rover 80 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MSK 551, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover 80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MSK 551 registered?

MSK 551 is a 1980 Land Rover 80, first registered on 22 July 1980.

Is MSK 551 safe to buy?

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