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CSV 433

1985 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,202 mi
Last recorded59,202 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Series 141,429 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSV 433
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 59,202 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 59,140 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 59,140 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 58,989 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 58,684 miles

please see original V.T 32

Fail 25 Feb 2006 58,680 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

25% front brake imbalance (limit)

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

front tyres perishing

rear prop shaft u.j worn

windscreen washers and wipers poor

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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CSV 433 is a 1985 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CSV 433, 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 CSV 433 registered?

CSV 433 is a 1985 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is CSV 433 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSV 433 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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