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GCT 501

1980 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,976 mi
Last recorded54,976 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Series 161,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCT 501
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2012 54,976 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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GCT 501 is a 1980 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 61,339 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 GCT 501, 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 46 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 GCT 501 registered?

GCT 501 is a 1980 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 18 September 1980.

Is GCT 501 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCT 501 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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