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VMP 129S

1975 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

17,540 mi
Last recorded17,540 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Series 128,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMP 129S
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 17,540 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 17,463 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 17,363 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 16,818 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 16,069 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 15,571 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 14,950 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 14,141 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2015 13,512 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 12,619 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 10 May 2013 11,948 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all tyres perished

Pass 15 May 2012 10,894 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 9,879 miles

all tyres perishing

n/s/r outer cross member corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 8,840 miles

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

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

front prop worn

Fail 14 Apr 2010 8,827 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front prop worn

Pass 14 Apr 2009 7,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

n/s/f outrigger corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2008 6,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 5,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 4,400 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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VMP 129S is a 1975 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1975 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 28,012 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 VMP 129S, 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 51 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VMP 129S registered?

VMP 129S is a 1975 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 31 December 1975.

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