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NUC 393

1953 Land Rover 80

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,413 mi
Last recorded13,413 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUC 393
MakeLand Rover
Model80
Year1953
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 13,413 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all shock absorber bushes deteriorated

all shock absorber cases have slight corrosion

offside rear brake drum has a slight misting of oil

offside rear valve is slightly perished

Pass 19 Oct 2012 13,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

both front upper and lower shock absorber bushes are deteriorated

both rear upper and lower shock absorber bushes are deteriorated

offside rear back plate has a slight misting of oil

steering idler leaking

Pass 15 Nov 2011 13,334 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

steering idler leaking

Pass 18 Nov 2010 13,166 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 12,845 miles

o/s/r tyre valve is perished and needs changing

Pass 29 Aug 2008 12,845 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 12,845 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 12,845 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 12,845 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 80?

Based on 1,212 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
435
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 37
Stop lamp not working 37
brake binding 33
position lamp(s) not working 30
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NUC 393 is a 1953 Land Rover 80 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

The most common reason a Land Rover 80 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NUC 393, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 80 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 73 years old, this Land Rover 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NUC 393 registered?

NUC 393 is a 1953 Land Rover 80, first registered on 1 May 1953.

Is NUC 393 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUC 393 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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