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NGY 897

1983 Land Rover Series 1

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,757 mi
Last recorded77,757 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 136,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGY 897
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2011 77,757 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 76,501 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 75,316 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 73,995 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 73,717 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 73,386 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 71,468 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 71,468 miles

Nearside Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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NGY 897 is a 1983 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 36,743 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 NGY 897, 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 43 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 NGY 897?

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What year was NGY 897 registered?

NGY 897 is a 1983 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 31 January 1983.

Is NGY 897 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGY 897 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NGY 897 have outstanding finance?

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