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NDS 620N

1985 Land Rover Series 1

Red Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

98,602 mi
Last recorded98,602 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Series 141,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDS 620N
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 98,602 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 98,601 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 98,193 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 95,970 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 93,641 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 90,463 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 85,321 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 83,431 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 83,431 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 82,132 miles

NSF Hub damp

OS internal heated screen has crack, outer screen fine

Rear body has Rivitod plates

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

Underside undersealed

Fail 21 Oct 2016 82,095 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chalked (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm idler arm loose (2.2.B.1b)

NSF Hub damp

OS internal heated screen has crack, outer screen fine

Rear body has Rivitod plates

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

Underside undersealed

Pass 20 Oct 2015 80,620 miles

Front diff pinion loose

Offside Front slight play in ball

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear propshaft u/j excessively worn

Pass 30 Oct 2014 78,092 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front registration plate cracked but still secure

oil leaks front/middle and rear

Fail 27 Oct 2014 78,090 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front registration plate cracked but still secure

oil leaks front/middle and rear

Pass 18 Sep 2013 74,826 miles

n/s seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 1 Oct 2012 73,717 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 73,709 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 73,056 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 73,056 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 896 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 97,435 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 92,167 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 88,228 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 83,186 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 83,155 miles

Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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NDS 620N is a 1985 Land Rover Series 1 in Red with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 41,429 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 NDS 620N, 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 41 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 NDS 620N registered?

NDS 620N is a 1985 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 5 February 1985.

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