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WGS 651L

1973 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 2285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,646 mi
Last recorded30,646 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGS 651L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,285cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2006 30,646 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 30,646 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

all leaf springs corroding

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

oil leak

rear floor supports corroded

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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WGS 651L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WGS 651L, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of WGS 651L?

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What year was WGS 651L registered?

WGS 651L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 21 February 1973.

Is WGS 651L safe to buy?

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