MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,193 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is 242 XUK safe to buy?
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