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1980 Land Rover Pick Up MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Pick Up models manufactured in 1980, based on 52 real MOT test results.

67.3%
Pass Rate
32.7%
Fail Rate
52
Total Tests
49,274
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1980 Land Rover Pick Up MOT Analysis

The 1980 Land Rover Pick Up has an MOT pass rate of 67.3% based on 52 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 49,274 miles on the odometer. With a 32.7% failure rate, the 1980 Pick Up is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1980 Land Rover Pick Up is Body, chassis, structure, responsible for 1.9% of failures. Body and structure failures include excessive corrosion, sharp edges, loose panels, and damage to the vehicle frame. Rust is the primary concern, especially on older vehicles or those exposed to road salt. Typical repair costs range from £100–500+.

⚠ Based on limited data (52 tests)

Top failures specific to 1980 models only. The overall Pick Up page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Body, Chassis, Structure1.9%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 49,274 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Body & Structure0.39% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Body & Structure0.391.9%1

Mileage Statistics

49,274
Mean
50,493
Median
44,001
25th Percentile
59,758
75th Percentile
6.64% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1980 Land Rover Pick Up has an MOT pass rate of 67.3% based on 52 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 49,274 miles on the odometer. With a 32.7% failure rate, the 1980 Pick Up is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1980 Land Rover Pick Up, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to body, chassis, structure: Inspect sills, wheel arches, door bottoms, and the chassis for rust. Surface rust is acceptable but structural corrosion or holes will fail. Check that all doors, bonnet, and boot close securely. With relatively low average mileage of 49,274 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Body, chassis, structure — 1.9% of failures

Body, chassis, structure issues account for 1.9% of MOT failures on 1980 Land Rover Pick Up models. Body and structure failures include excessive corrosion, sharp edges, loose panels, and damage to the vehicle frame. Rust is the primary concern, especially on older vehicles or those exposed to road salt. Typical repair costs: £100–500+. Pre-MOT check: Inspect sills, wheel arches, door bottoms, and the chassis for rust. Surface rust is acceptable but structural corrosion or holes will fail. Check that all doors, bonnet, and boot close securely.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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