£17,437 (Est: £10,000 - £12,000)
1954 Land Rover Series I 86" - Offered Directly From Harry Metcalfe
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 8 Nov 2025
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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£17,437 (Est: £10,000 - £12,000)
1954 Land Rover Series I 86" - Offered Directly From Harry Metcalfe
UK • 8 Nov 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1954 Land Rover Series I, owned by Harry Metcalfe since 2014, was featured on Harry's Garage and has almost 500,000 views. It has a recent top-end rebuild and is mechanically sound, retaining its original patina.
Condition
7
The car retains its original patina, suggesting some wear. The engine has had a top-end rebuild and service, indicating that some reconditioning has been done. Overall, the car is described as mechanically excellent and dependable, suggesting it's in solid condition with slight wear but no major issues.
/ 10
48,435 miles (via 2026 MOT)
47101898
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
HFO 335
1954
Auction
£17,437 (Est: £10,000 - £12,000)
1954 Land Rover Series I 86" - Offered Directly From Harry Metcalfe
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 8 Nov 2025
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
The Land Rover Series I has become one of the most recognisable and enduring classics of British motoring, its rugged design and go-anywhere ability establishing a legend that continues to this day.
Among the various wheelbase options introduced during production, the 86" variant of 1954 combined improved proportions with all the utility expected of a Land Rover, making it one of the most desirable early models.
This example has enjoyed long term ownership by Harry Metcalfe, founder of EVO magazine and presenter of the acclaimed Harry’s Garage You
Tube channel.
It holds a special place in the history of his channel, being one of the very first cars featured back in October 2014, since when the video has attracted almost 500,000 views.
The Land Rover is mechanically in excellent order and starts on the button, living up to its reputation for simplicity and dependability.
The engine was subject to a top-end rebuild after the head gasket failed and it was treated to a full engine se...
Price Analysis vs Other Series I 86s
£3,488
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,937
Median Price (Since 2020)
£50,625
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Series I 86 Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 31st Mar 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
48,435 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 1st Apr 2026, 48,435 miles
Passed
On 24th May 2014, 46,101 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- general exhaust corrosion
- offside rear tyre cracked and perished
- nearside rear tyre cracked and perished
Passed
On 22nd May 2013, 45,989 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
User Entered:
- exhaust system is deteriorated
- Prop-shaft universal joint worn
- both front swivel joints leaking oil
- offside front brake binding a little
- both rear tyres are perished
Passed
On 21st May 2012, 45,935 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- Prop-shaft universal joint worn
- exhaust system is deteriorated
- offside front brake binding a little
- both rear tyres are perished and cracked
MOT Mileage Trend
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