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SXF 91

1978 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,657 mi
Last recorded67,657 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Series 134,359 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXF 91
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 67,657 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 66,964 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 66,042 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 65,856 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 65,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 65,582 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 65,405 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 65,173 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 65,048 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 64,854 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 64,854 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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SXF 91 is a 1978 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 34,359 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 SXF 91, 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 48 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 SXF 91 registered?

SXF 91 is a 1978 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 19 October 1978.

Is SXF 91 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SXF 91 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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