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WYV 300H

1970 Land Rover 80

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

5,788 mi
Last recorded5,788 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYV 300H
MakeLand Rover
Model80
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 5,788 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and axel. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both suspension leaf springs corroded and splaying.

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair front and rear brakes have imbalance. both front and rear have 15% imbalance. (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 5,788 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and axel. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both suspension leaf springs corroded and splaying.

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair front and rear brakes have imbalance. both front and rear have 15% imbalance. (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 3,880 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroded and spreading quite badly.

Offside Front Inner wing corroded outside prescribed areas

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt slightly damaged Both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2020 3,880 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroded and spreading quite badly.

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded outside prescribed areas

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt slightly damaged Both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 3,102 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch panel corroded at rear.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop , parting from chassis.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both suspension leaf springs splaying slightly, clamps opening.

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both doors corroding at hinges

slight wear / play in steering idler

Pass 11 May 2018 2,127 miles

Nearside Rear (axle oil seal leaking)

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

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (both) (5.2.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 10 May 2018 2,098 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear (axle oil seal leaking)

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

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (both) (5.2.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 901 miles

Nearside Rear axle oil seal leaking

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both (5.2.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

centre and rear exhaust section weak / blowing,

Pass 30 Apr 2016 99,742 miles

Emmlsions smokey

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis, both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Door post corroded at lower hinge

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leaks

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis, both sides (2.4.A.3)

Steering box leaking oil

Fail 19 May 2015 98,674 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

both front chassis out riggers corroded (slight)

corrosion at front door hinges

fuel tank shield corroded / loose

Pass 19 May 2015 98,674 miles

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

both front chassis out riggers corroded (slight)

corrosion at front door hinges

fuel tank shield corroded / loose

Pass 19 May 2014 97,424 miles

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corrosion at door hinges

oil leaks

slight front and rear brake imbalance

steering box, slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 96,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

corrosion at front door hinges

emmisons smokey

fuel tank, front bracket corroded

nearside mirror cracked

oil leak

slight front and rear brake imbalance

Fail 24 Jun 2013 96,467 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

corrosion at front door hinges

emmisons smokey

fuel tank, front bracket corroded

nearside mirror cracked

oil leak

slight front and rear brake imbalance

Pass 6 Jun 2012 94,947 miles

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

battery insecure

corrosion at front door hinges

emmisions smokey, engine wear

fuel tank , front bracket corroded

nearside wing mirror cracked

slight front and rear brake imbalance

slight oil leaks

Pass 27 Jun 2011 93,747 miles

oil leaks

rear chassis corroding

slight front brake imbalance (10%)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 93,733 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

oil leaks

rear chassis corroding

offside outer steering track rod end worn (near excessive)

slight front brake imbalance (10%)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 92,562 miles

Battery insecure

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

offside outer steering track rod end worn (near excessive)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 92,505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Battery insecure

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

offside outer steering track rod end worn (near excessive)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 91,133 miles

Battery insecure

front and rear prop shafts worn.

steering droparm has slight play.

Fail 16 Jun 2009 91,085 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front and rear prop shafts worn.

slight front brake imballance.

steering droparm has slight play.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 90,137 miles

front diff seals leaking

slight oil leak from steering box

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

slight play in steering drop arm

Fail 12 Jun 2008 90,106 miles

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

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

front diff seals leaking

slight oil leak from steering box

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

slight play in steering drop arm

Pass 12 Jun 2007 88,757 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 88,546 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 87,057 miles

Offside front outrigger is rust holed

Some play in the steering idler

Fail 13 Jun 2006 87,014 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some play in the offside steering idler

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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WYV 300H is a 1970 Land Rover 80 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 WYV 300H, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover 80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WYV 300H is a 1970 Land Rover 80, first registered on 16 April 1970.

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