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KWD 779

1997 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 4cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,118 mi
Last recorded35,118 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Series 135,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWD 779
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 35,118 miles

Both front and rear offside tyre's are cracking.

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 1 May 2014 35,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Both front and rear offside tyre's are cracking.

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 35,103 miles

nearside front/offside front/offside rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 24 Jul 2008 35,076 miles

Brake pipes on rear axle are fitted on top, in line with the bump stops.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front nearside hub oil seal's weeping.

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Possible oil weep on the rear transfer box oil seal.

R/O/S, F/N/S, F/O/S tyres have some cracking.

Slight oil weep at both rear axle hub seals.

Washer jet's poor.

Wiper blade's deteriating.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 35,056 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 35,056 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 May 2006 34,047 miles

offside headlamp aim slightly to the left

rear number plate lamp lens is poor

slight blow on front exhaust (manifold?)

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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KWD 779 is a 1997 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 4cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 35,118 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 KWD 779, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KWD 779 registered?

KWD 779 is a 1997 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 3 July 1997.

Is KWD 779 safe to buy?

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