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WOC 996T

1978 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

34,429 mi
Last recorded34,429 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Series 134,359 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOC 996T
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 34,429 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 34,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 34,359 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 34,299 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 34,294 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 34,250 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 34,250 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 22 Aug 2012 34,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2012 34,155 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2011 34,018 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 34,018 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 33,922 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 33,922 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

different size shocker fitted to rear

Pass 22 Jul 2009 33,839 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear axle is corroded

Pass 27 May 2008 33,648 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight oil leak on back axle

Pass 8 May 2007 33,469 miles

both rear axle seals leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2006 33,420 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 33,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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WOC 996T is a 1978 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 WOC 996T, 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.

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What year was WOC 996T registered?

WOC 996T is a 1978 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 12 September 1978.

Is WOC 996T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOC 996T shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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