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972 DEV

1979 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,038 mi
Last recorded88,038 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 171,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration972 DEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2014 88,038 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear differential oil leak

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear axle strap.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 87,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 87,814 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 87,757 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 87,757 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 87,080 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 87,051 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 87,051 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 86,877 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 86,685 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 1?

Based on 6,199 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 176
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 176
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 168
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 146
brake binding 124
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972 DEV is a 1979 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 71,500 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 1 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 972 DEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 1 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 47 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 972 DEV registered?

972 DEV is a 1979 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is 972 DEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 972 DEV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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