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694 JGX

1979 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,377 mi
Last recorded23,377 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 171,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration694 JGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 23,377 miles

chassis plate security.

front tyres perished.

play/wear brake pedal bushes.

Fail 30 Jul 2012 23,394 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chassis plate security.

front tyres perished.

play/wear brake pedal bushes.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 22,122 miles

no windscreen fitted.

rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Jul 2011 22,122 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

no windscreen fitted.

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 May 2006 3,856 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 3,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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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694 JGX is a 1979 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 694 JGX, 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 694 JGX registered?

694 JGX is a 1979 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is 694 JGX safe to buy?

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