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MSV 178

1986 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,675 mi
Last recorded34,675 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Series 147,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSV 178
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 34,675 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 34,675 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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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MSV 178 is a 1986 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 47,417 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 MSV 178, 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 40 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 MSV 178?

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What year was MSV 178 registered?

MSV 178 is a 1986 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 27 November 1986.

Is MSV 178 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSV 178 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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