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GSV 283

1987 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

69,373 mi
Last recorded69,373 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Series 148,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSV 283
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 69,373 miles

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

centre cross member rusted

exhaust rusty

Fail 21 Oct 2014 69,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

centre cross member rusted

exhaust rusty

Pass 1 May 2012 69,371 miles

corrosion around bulkhead

Fail 18 Apr 2012 69,371 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

corrosion around bulkhead

Pass 16 May 2011 61,722 miles

hand brake seal slight leak

Fail 10 May 2011 69,371 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand brake seal slight leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 69,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leaks underside

Pass 9 Apr 2009 69,370 miles

both gaiters to steering drag link are perishing

both rear indicators are slightly discoloured

both rear lights are slightly discoloured

Pass 28 Mar 2008 68,354 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 68,345 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 67,697 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 67,697 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear hub has aslight leak of oil.

Fail 13 Mar 2007 67,690 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear hub has a slight leak of oil.

rear prop shaft, front end securing bolts insecure.

Pass 7 Feb 2006 65,255 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 65,255 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 65,251 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 65,251 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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GSV 283 is a 1987 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 48,269 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 GSV 283, 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 39 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 GSV 283 registered?

GSV 283 is a 1987 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 27 March 1987.

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