MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,161 miAbove average mileage for this year
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nearside front brake binding slightly
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
nearside front brake binding slightly
Oil leak
engine emmits slight blue smoke
Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
engine emmits slight blue smoke
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
coorosion to o/s rear chassis near front of leaf spring very close to excessive
free play in steering very close to excessive advise repair
n/s rear securing strap worn
rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
Oil leak
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
brakes pull slightly to right
handbrake effort just above legal limit
steering box drop arm slightly damp possible slight leak from steering box
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 1?
Based on 6,199 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AOT 973A is a 1989 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,225cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1989 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 74,006 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 AOT 973A, 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 37 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was AOT 973A registered?
AOT 973A is a 1989 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 1 January 1989.
Is AOT 973A safe to buy?
The MOT history for AOT 973A shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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