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242 XUK

1955 Land Rover Series One

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,193 mi
Last recorded87,193 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1955 Land Rover Series One75,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration242 XUK
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries One
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 87,193 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2012 87,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 86,731 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear main oil seal leaking

Fail 23 Mar 2011 86,731 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear main oil seal leaking

Pass 30 Mar 2010 86,106 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 86,104 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 85,596 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 85,218 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 85,218 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series One?

Based on 688 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
395
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 24
brake application uneven 17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 15
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 14
Headlamp not working on main beam 13
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242 XUK is a 1955 Land Rover Series One in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1955 Land Rover Series One models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 75,195 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 One fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 242 XUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series One typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 71 years old, this Land Rover Series One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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242 XUK is a 1955 Land Rover Series One, first registered on 12 May 1955.

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