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GFO 292

1987 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

7,758 mi
Last recorded7,758 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Series 148,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFO 292
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 7,758 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 7,758 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 7,758 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Pass 3 May 2018 7,755 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 7,577 miles

centre cross member corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 7,264 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 6,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2015 6,940 miles

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 6,485 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

various oil leaks

Fail 21 Jan 2014 6,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

various oil leaks

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 6,025 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 6,013 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front indicators poor

only one wiper fitted and no washers

Pass 2 Dec 2011 5,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s wiper not fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2011 5,310 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s wiper not fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2010 3,797 miles

Drivebelt looks loose.

Front and n/s/r backplates look damp.

Play in both front suspension hub units, top and bottom.

slight movement seen on steering box.

Fail 20 Oct 2010 3,797 miles

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Drivebelt looks loose.

Front and n/s/r backplates look damp.

Play in both front suspension hub units, top and bottom.

slight movement seen on steering box.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 2,121 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 459 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

underbody of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2008 459 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

underbody of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2007 99,094 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 98,871 miles

All tyre walls cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2005 98,672 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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GFO 292 is a 1987 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 48,269 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 GFO 292, 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 39 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 GFO 292 registered?

GFO 292 is a 1987 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 15 May 1987.

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