£7,875 (Est: £10,000 - £12,000)
1951 Land Rover Series I 80
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 9 Nov 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£7,875 (Est: £10,000 - £12,000)
1951 Land Rover Series I 80
UK • 9 Nov 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a restored 1951 Land Rover Series I 80'' in Desert Sand, converted to a 1950s military style. It features a correct 2.0-litre petrol engine and has been owned for 12 years, with recent maintenance including a new fuel pump in 2024.
Condition
6
The car is described as well-maintained and regularly driven, but the serviceable hood shows minor tears and the description also mentions general restoration work around 2005, indicating moderate wear and the need for some reconditioning.
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6,400 miles
26102565
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
CNH 838
1951
Auction
£7,875 (Est: £10,000 - £12,000)
1951 Land Rover Series I 80
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 9 Nov 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
UK-supplied and first registered in Reading in December 1951, this early Series I 80-inch represents the first generation of Land Rover production Restored around 2005 and refinished in Desert Sand with matching chassis, straight aluminium bodywork, cream canvas seats and a serviceable hood showing minor tears Fitted with its correct 2.0-litre petrol engine, four-speed gearbox and selectable four-wheel drive with high and low ratios, all working as intended Converted during restoration to 1950s military specification with split-rim wheels, two spares, military lamps, tow hitch and period accessories including a 1952 MOD jerry can and knapsack glovebox Maintained with a new fuel pump in 2024 and work to the electrics including a later indicator conversion Owned for 12 years and regularly driven to club rallies.
A usable Series I, distinctive in its military guise and ready for continued enjoyment.
Exterior
Price Analysis vs Other Series I 80s
£860
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£17,070
Median Price (Since 2020)
£109,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Series I 80 Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 11th Jul 2013
Latest MOT mileage:
2,225 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 14th Jun 2012, 2,225 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Passed
On 5th Jul 2011, 1,937 miles
Passed
On 30th Jun 2010, 1,455 miles
Passed
On 2nd Jul 2009, 1,111 miles
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