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HSV 482

1985 Land Rover Series 1

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98 mi
Last recorded98 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Series 141,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSV 482
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2012 98 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 9 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 99 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 99 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 96 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 99 miles

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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HSV 482 is a 1985 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HSV 482, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HSV 482?

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What year was HSV 482 registered?

HSV 482 is a 1985 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 1 June 1985.

Is HSV 482 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSV 482 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HSV 482 have outstanding finance?

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