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JKX 51C

1965 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

12,219 mi
Last recorded12,219 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1965 Land Rover Series 169,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKX 51C
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 12,219 miles

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2016 12,219 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2015 11,692 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres showing cracks

general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2014 10,947 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 10,947 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 10,926 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 10,766 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 10,695 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 10,667 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 10,667 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 10,582 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 10,454 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 10,301 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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JKX 51C is a 1965 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1965 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 69,560 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 JKX 51C, 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 61 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JKX 51C registered?

JKX 51C is a 1965 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 21 May 1965.

Is JKX 51C safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKX 51C shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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