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DDE 87P

1975 Land Rover Series 1

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

33,477 mi
Last recorded33,477 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Series 128,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDE 87P
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 33,477 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 37,938 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 37,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 32,507 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 32,507 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 32,018 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 30,524 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 30,494 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,467 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 28,173 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 28,173 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,852 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 26,914 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 26,914 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DDE 87P is a 1975 Land Rover Series 1 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1975 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 28,012 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 DDE 87P, 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 51 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 DDE 87P?

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What year was DDE 87P registered?

DDE 87P is a 1975 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is DDE 87P safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDE 87P shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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