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973 LRF

1980 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,308 mi
Last recorded120,308 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Series 161,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration973 LRF
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 120,308 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 120,191 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 119,984 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 119,568 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 119,529 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached Trailing arm chassis end (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Central Front Transfer box play in bearing

Pass 13 Aug 2021 119,188 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 118,985 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 118,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 117,942 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 117,368 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 116,767 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 115,139 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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973 LRF is a 1980 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 61,339 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 973 LRF, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 973 LRF registered?

973 LRF is a 1980 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 31 August 1980.

Is 973 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 973 LRF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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