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XWV 608A

1981 Land Rover Series 1

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,777 mi
Last recorded59,777 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 116,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWV 608A
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 59,777 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 59,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2010 59,776 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

play in o/s and n/s front hubs

rear exhaust mounts cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2010 59,776 miles

play in o/s and n/s front hubs

rear exhaust mounts cracking

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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XWV 608A is a 1981 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 XWV 608A, 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

How do I check the history of XWV 608A?

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What year was XWV 608A registered?

XWV 608A is a 1981 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 14 January 1981.

Is XWV 608A safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWV 608A shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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