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PRX 786B

1984 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,881 mi
Last recorded93,881 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Series 156,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRX 786B
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 93,881 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 93,637 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 92,996 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 91,364 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 89,073 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 85,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under radiator (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 84,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded small hole (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure seat back not fitted (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired re weld (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under radiator (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 76,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre rubber perished

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 76,897 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre rubber perished

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 75,218 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 75,115 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise holes in n/s and o/s floor

advise unable to see any brakes

Fail 3 Sep 2014 75,115 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise holes in n/s and o/s floor

advise unable to see any brakes

Pass 21 Feb 2013 75,109 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 75,109 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 74,848 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 74,848 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 74,595 miles

N/S/Front tyre side wall cracking.

O/S/Front swivel housing leaking.

Fail 4 Apr 2011 74,595 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

N/S/Front tyre side wall cracking.

O/S/Front swivel housing leaking.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 74,339 miles

Fluid leak at o/s/front swivel housing.

Fail 8 Sep 2009 74,339 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fluid leak at o/s/front swivel housing.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 73,869 miles

Battery insecure

O/S/F/Swivel housing leaking.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some splitting to N/S/F/Tyre side wall.

Pass 29 Nov 2006 73,841 miles

N/S/Door mirror insecure.

N/S/F/Tyre side wall and tread pattern cracking.

Excessive leak of fluid from O/S/F/Swivel housing onto brake back plate and tyre.

Fail 28 Nov 2006 73,840 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

N/S/Door mirror insecure.

N/S/F/Tyre side wall and tread pattern cracking.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Excessive leak of fluid from O/S/F/Swivel housing onto brake back plate and tyre.

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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PRX 786B is a 1984 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 56,235 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 PRX 786B, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PRX 786B is a 1984 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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