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PJU 587

1979 Land Rover Series 1

Green Diesel 2025cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,446 mi
Last recorded83,446 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 171,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJU 587
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,025cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 83,446 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps switch fault (4.1.3 (a))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2014 78,238 miles

sharp metal hanging off drivers door.

Fail 7 Feb 2014 78,238 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

sharp metal hanging off drivers door.

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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PJU 587 is a 1979 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,025cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 71,500 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 PJU 587, 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 47 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 PJU 587 registered?

PJU 587 is a 1979 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is PJU 587 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJU 587 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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