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LSV 298

1985 Land Rover Series 1

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,260 mi
Last recorded40,260 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Series 141,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSV 298
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 40,260 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 39,718 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 39,568 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 39,257 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 39,256 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 38,968 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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LSV 298 is a 1985 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,495cc 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 LSV 298, 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

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What year was LSV 298 registered?

LSV 298 is a 1985 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 31 October 1985.

Is LSV 298 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LSV 298 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.

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