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KNR 866

1981 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,498 mi
Last recorded77,498 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 116,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNR 866
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 77,498 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 77,205 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 76,961 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 76,741 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 76,566 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 76,279 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 76,057 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 75,758 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 75,292 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 74,773 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 74,295 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 73,900 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 73,536 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 73,536 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 73,029 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 72,774 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 72,462 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 71,730 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 71,730 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 71,315 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 70,935 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 70,155 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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KNR 866 is a 1981 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 16,545 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 KNR 866, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KNR 866?

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What year was KNR 866 registered?

KNR 866 is a 1981 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 2 March 1981.

Is KNR 866 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KNR 866 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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