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DFK 788

1979 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,587 mi
Last recorded10,587 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 171,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFK 788
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2008 10,587 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 10,523 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2006 10,310 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 1,003 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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DFK 788 is a 1979 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 DFK 788, 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 DFK 788?

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What year was DFK 788 registered?

DFK 788 is a 1979 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 13 March 1979.

Is DFK 788 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFK 788 shows 4 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 DFK 788 have outstanding finance?

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