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GCE 174N

1975 Land Rover Series 1

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,455 mi
Last recorded5,455 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Series 128,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCE 174N
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 5,455 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel pin bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake grabbing slightly to left (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 5,455 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel pin bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake grabbing slightly to left (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 3,423 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 1,725 miles

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Service brake performance only just met

o/S wiper arm has very weak spring

Fail 21 Nov 2014 1,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Service brake performance only just met

o/S wiper arm has very weak spring

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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GCE 174N is a 1975 Land Rover Series 1 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GCE 174N, 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.

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What year was GCE 174N registered?

GCE 174N is a 1975 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is GCE 174N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCE 174N shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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