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DPV 668

1979 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,388 mi
Last recorded68,388 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 171,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPV 668
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 68,388 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 4 Jun 2011 67,051 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 66,041 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 65,336 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 64,763 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 64,186 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 64,186 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2006 63,631 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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DPV 668 is a 1979 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DPV 668, 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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How do I check the history of DPV 668?

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What year was DPV 668 registered?

DPV 668 is a 1979 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 7 April 1979.

Is DPV 668 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPV 668 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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