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PJO 291

1979 Land Rover 80

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,165 mi
Last recorded58,165 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8082,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJO 291
MakeLand Rover
Model80
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 58,165 miles

Indicator operation quite stiff on switch.

Light switch partially broken

Near side front lower ody mounting starting to corrode.

Oil leaks

Seat bases not fixed in place.

Steering wheel center missing.

VIN plate not clearly labled.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 57,712 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 57,885 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 25 Sep 2009 54,557 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

o/s front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 30 Sep 2008 54,246 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 63,080 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 52,338 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 52,338 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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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PJO 291 is a 1979 Land Rover 80 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJO 291, 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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PJO 291 is a 1979 Land Rover 80, first registered on 5 January 1979.

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