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101 GS

1993 Land Rover 101

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,313 mi
Last recorded44,313 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover 10144,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration101 GS
MakeLand Rover
Model101
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 44,313 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 42,959 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 42,817 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 42,001 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 41,900 miles

oil on o/s/f back plate/hub

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

vehicle manufactured 1977

Pass 16 Aug 2011 41,900 miles

oil on o/s/f back plate/hub

vehicle manufactured 1977

Pass 19 Aug 2010 41,727 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight oil leak n/s & o/s front hubs,engine,gearbox & diff's

Fail 19 Aug 2010 41,727 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

slight oil leak n/s & o/s front hubs,engine,gearbox & diff's

Pass 21 Aug 2009 40,959 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 40,959 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 39,742 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 39,742 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover 101?

Based on 2,888 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 94
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 92
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 89
Brake pipe excessively corroded 60
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101 GS is a 1993 Land Rover 101 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover 101 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 44,717 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 101 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 101 GS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 101 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 33 years old, this Land Rover 101 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 101 GS registered?

101 GS is a 1993 Land Rover 101, first registered on 22 October 1993.

Is 101 GS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 101 GS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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