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PNU 966W

1981 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,011 mi
Last recorded33,011 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 116,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNU 966W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 33,011 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 33,008 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 33,008 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 32,968 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 32,923 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 32,906 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 32,900 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 32,846 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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PNU 966W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PNU 966W, 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 PNU 966W?

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What year was PNU 966W registered?

PNU 966W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is PNU 966W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNU 966W 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.

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