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NYC 235

1984 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,969 mi
Last recorded62,969 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Series 156,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYC 235
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 62,969 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 62,969 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 62,969 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 62,672 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 62,664 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 62,070 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 61,870 miles

Both rear tyres are perished.

Horn switch is a bit loose and is a borderline pass.

Nearside front and center front seats are not fitted.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen folds forwards therefore wipers and washers are not needed.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 61,836 miles

Fuel hose to carburettor cracking.

Fail 23 Oct 2007 61,833 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fuel hose to carburettor cracking.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 61,717 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 61,714 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jun 2006 61,710 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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NYC 235 is a 1984 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 56,235 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 NYC 235, 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 42 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 NYC 235 registered?

NYC 235 is a 1984 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 10 October 1984.

Is NYC 235 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYC 235 shows 12 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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