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MSU 707

1989 Land Rover Series 1

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,496 mi
Last recorded71,496 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Series 174,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSU 707
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 71,496 miles

All four draglink ends dust covers split

Pass 24 Jul 2010 1,441 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 70,646 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 69,487 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 69,478 miles

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

Noise from offside front brake

Fail 4 Aug 2009 69,471 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 68,325 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 66,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 62,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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MSU 707 is a 1989 Land Rover Series 1 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 74,006 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 MSU 707, 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 37 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MSU 707 registered?

MSU 707 is a 1989 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 4 May 1989.

Is MSU 707 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSU 707 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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