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EPM 585

1981 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,014 mi
Last recorded17,014 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 116,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPM 585
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 17,014 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 16,993 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2010 16,559 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 16,545 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 16,545 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 16,545 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 16,455 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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EPM 585 is a 1981 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 16,545 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 EPM 585, 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 45 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 EPM 585 registered?

EPM 585 is a 1981 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 8 June 1981.

Is EPM 585 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPM 585 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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