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PRC 136W

1980 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

29,652 mi
Last recorded29,652 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Series 161,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRC 136W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 29,652 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 29,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested n/s wheel binding excessively (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake binding excessively (1.2.1 (g))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 29,636 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipe fouling shock absorber (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipe fouling chassis bracket (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

gearbox fouling chassis bracket

Pass 3 Sep 2020 22,417 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 22,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 21,600 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2019 21,593 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 21,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis corroded in various places (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 21,019 miles

Chassis covered in thick under seal making inspection difficult

Offside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately on bend too flexi (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 19,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to chassis

Pass 10 Jun 2013 17,459 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 13,466 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 10,542 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 10,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2010 8,398 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 8,398 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 7,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2008 7,696 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N/S/R TYRE IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2007 7,409 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 7,409 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 7,137 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 7,137 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 6,729 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 6,675 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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PRC 136W is a 1980 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 61,339 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 PRC 136W, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PRC 136W is a 1980 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 31 December 1980.

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