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LSU 331

1988 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,518 mi
Last recorded36,518 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Series 133,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSU 331
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 36,518 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 36,390 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to crack & perish!

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 May 2009 36,284 miles

nearside raer tyre cracked and perished

Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,246 miles

all four tyres perishing on side walls

wheel bolts posible put on wrong way round

Fail 10 Jun 2008 36,246 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing (2.4.B.7b)

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

all four tyres perishing on side walls

wheel bolts posible put on wrong way round

Pass 4 Sep 2006 36,238 miles

N/S/R tyre perished. Engine oil leaks. Slight play in both brrear wheel bearings. Slight play o/s/f wheel bearing. Both front tyres perished

Pass 2 Sep 2005 35,925 miles

both n/s/f & o/s/f tyres perishing. both n/s/r & o/s/r tyres 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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LSU 331 is a 1988 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 33,579 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 LSU 331, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LSU 331 registered?

LSU 331 is a 1988 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 28 March 1988.

Is LSU 331 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LSU 331 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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