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LYB 545

1985 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,796 mi
Last recorded10,796 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Series 141,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYB 545
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 10,796 miles

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

all tyres have cracks in tread from perishing.

oil leaking from all diffs, gearbox and engine.

slight weaping from rear exhaust box.

slight wear to lower handbrake lever idler.

Fail 20 Mar 2012 10,796 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all tyres have cracks in tread from perishing.

oil leaking from all diffs, gearbox and engine.

slight weaping from rear exhaust box.

slight wear to lower handbrake lever idler.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 10,796 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 10,796 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 10,796 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 10,796 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 10,638 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 10,381 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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LYB 545 is a 1985 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 75%.

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 LYB 545, 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.

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What year was LYB 545 registered?

LYB 545 is a 1985 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 1 September 1985.

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