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OMC 876L

1972 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,291 mi
Last recorded55,291 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 137,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMC 876L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 55,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 55,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 54,986 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 54,076 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle also covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 53,069 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle also covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 51,911 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 50,986 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 50,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 49,637 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 47,636 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2018 47,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2017 45,446 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 45,440 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2016 43,082 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 43,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 40,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2015 40,692 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 37,921 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 37,918 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 35,306 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 33,695 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 33,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2011 31,751 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 30,429 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 28,727 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 26,585 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

footbrake spongy

Fail 20 Oct 2007 26,579 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres perishing

both rear tyres worn to 1.6 mm

offside headlamp rusted

Pass 11 Oct 2006 23,054 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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OMC 876L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 37,599 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 OMC 876L, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OMC 876L?

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What year was OMC 876L registered?

OMC 876L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 13 December 1972.

Is OMC 876L safe to buy?

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