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KOC 153

1983 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,649 mi
Last recorded86,649 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 136,743 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOC 153
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 86,649 miles

several oil leaks from various locations

Pass 12 Aug 2010 86,649 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 86,649 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 86,692 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 86,589 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 86,531 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 86,597 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2005 86,546 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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KOC 153 is a 1983 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 36,743 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 KOC 153, 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 43 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 KOC 153?

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What year was KOC 153 registered?

KOC 153 is a 1983 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 1 December 1983.

Is KOC 153 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOC 153 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KOC 153 have outstanding finance?

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