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BSL 178

1983 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 2052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,675 mi
Last recorded67,675 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2007
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 136,743 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSL 178
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,052cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2007 67,675 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front swivel joints weeping

rear diff leaking

Pass 19 May 2006 67,518 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 67,511 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 16 May 2005 67,394 miles
Fail 11 May 2005 67,394 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BSL 178 is a 1983 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 36,743 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 BSL 178, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BSL 178 registered?

BSL 178 is a 1983 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 21 November 1983.

Is BSL 178 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSL 178 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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