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CSJ 957

1984 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,637 mi
Last recorded94,637 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Series 156,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSJ 957
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 94,637 miles

Oil leak

all exhaust slightly corroded

slight play in steering box

Fail 2 Apr 2012 94,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

all exhaust slightly corroded

slight play in steering box

Pass 5 Apr 2011 93,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

front and rear pinion oil seals leaking.

slight play in steering box and oil leak.

Fail 4 Apr 2011 93,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

front and rear pinion oil seals leaking.

slight play in steering box and oil leak.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 91,303 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

parking brake near end of travel.

sliding splines of front prop-shaft worn.

slight wear front and rear spring shackles.

Fail 30 Mar 2010 91,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

parking brake near end of travel.

sliding splines of front prop-shaft worn.

slight wear front and rear spring shackles.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 88,501 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust touching rear road spring

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing.

wear in sliding joint on front prop-shaft.

Fail 11 Mar 2009 88,425 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust touching rear road spring

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing.

wear in sliding joint on front prop-shaft.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 86,015 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

rear exhaust resting on road spring

Fail 18 Mar 2008 86,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

rear exhaust resting on road spring

Pass 21 Mar 2007 84,362 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 83,929 miles

coolant leak

oil leaks

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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CSJ 957 is a 1984 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 56,235 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 CSJ 957, 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 42 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 CSJ 957 registered?

CSJ 957 is a 1984 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 5 October 1984.

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