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CSU 425

1986 Land Rover Series 1

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

67,746 mi
Last recorded67,746 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Series 147,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSU 425
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 67,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight corrotion brake hose ferrals

Fail 28 Oct 2009 67,746 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight corrotion brake hose ferrals

Pass 28 Oct 2008 67,746 miles

brake ferrals starting to corrode

n/s/ miorror glass missing

oil leak front diff

slight play in both front most lower shock rubbers

slight play in o/s/f front most trackrodend

Fail 17 Oct 2008 67,746 miles

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

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

brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake ferrals starting to corrode

n/s/ miorror glass missing

oil leak front diff

slight play in both front most lower shock rubbers

slight play in o/s/f front most trackrodend

Pass 18 Oct 2007 67,746 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 67,746 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 67,746 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 67,746 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2006 67,746 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel pipes perishing

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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CSU 425 is a 1986 Land Rover Series 1 in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 47,417 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 CSU 425, 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 40 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 CSU 425 registered?

CSU 425 is a 1986 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 24 October 1986.

Is CSU 425 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSU 425 shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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