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AKJ 245B

1979 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,719 mi
Last recorded86,719 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 171,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKJ 245B
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2015 86,719 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 86,543 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 85,733 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 84,644 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 84,012 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 83,722 miles

handbrake lever almost reaching stop

offside mirror has one crack

Pass 19 Sep 2007 82,651 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 82,282 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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AKJ 245B is a 1979 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AKJ 245B, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AKJ 245B?

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What year was AKJ 245B registered?

AKJ 245B is a 1979 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 6 August 1979.

Is AKJ 245B safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKJ 245B shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AKJ 245B have outstanding finance?

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