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RNX 717

1981 Land Rover Series 1

Green Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

9,997 mi
Last recorded9,997 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 116,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNX 717
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 9,997 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 9,610 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 9,295 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 9,189 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 8,791 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 7,612 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 7,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear floor member corroded

some play in handbrake linkage

Pass 11 Jul 2011 7,526 miles

rear floor member corroded

some play in handbrake linkage

Fail 26 Apr 2010 7,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 7,191 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 7,056 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 6,013 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Mar 2007

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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RNX 717 is a 1981 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RNX 717, 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

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What year was RNX 717 registered?

RNX 717 is a 1981 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 1 December 1981.

Is RNX 717 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNX 717 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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