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ESL 707

1978 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,134 mi
Last recorded12,134 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Series 134,359 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESL 707
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 12,134 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 11,540 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 10,817 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 9,346 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 9,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 May 2007 8,160 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2006 7,766 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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ESL 707 is a 1978 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 34,359 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 ESL 707, 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 48 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 ESL 707 registered?

ESL 707 is a 1978 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is ESL 707 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESL 707 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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