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B198 KUX

1985 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

12,341 mi
Last recorded12,341 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Series 141,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB198 KUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 12,341 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 12,309 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 12,309 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 8 May 2012 12,184 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 12,184 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 11,787 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 11,787 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 9,465 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 7,648 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 4,586 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 4,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 2,042 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 315 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 1?

Based on 6,199 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 176
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 176
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 168
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 146
brake binding 124
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B198 KUX is a 1985 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 41,429 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 B198 KUX, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B198 KUX registered?

B198 KUX is a 1985 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B198 KUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B198 KUX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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