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OUO 191

1953 Land Rover Series 1

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

21,484 mi
Last recorded21,484 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1953 Land Rover Series 139,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUO 191
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1953
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 21,484 miles

Front brake pipe ends corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside front hub seal slightly leaking

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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

Rear brake pipe ends corroded

Rear hub seals slightly leaking

Steering box slightly damp

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2011 21,484 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear brake pipe ends corroded

Rear hub seals slightly leaking

Steering box slightly damp

Front brake pipe ends corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside front hub seal slightly leaking

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2009 21,484 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2009 21,484 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2007 21,484 miles

FOOTBRAKE TRAVEL

FRONT SPRING REAR BUSHES WEARING

O/S/F BUMP STOP MISSING

SMALL CRACK R/H LOWER CORNER OF WINDSCREEN

Fail 25 Sep 2007 21,488 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Sep 2007 21,484 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 15 May 2007 21,484 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

vehicle in need of a full brake service

Pass 8 Jul 2005 21,484 miles

imbalance in front brakes.

Fail 4 Jul 2005 21,484 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear view mirror missing.

brake fluid starting to get low.

corrosion on chassis legs.

front+rear leaf springs corroding.

rear flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

windscreen damaged outside prescribed area.

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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OUO 191 is a 1953 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1953 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 39,696 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 OUO 191, 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 73 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OUO 191 registered?

OUO 191 is a 1953 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 26 February 1953.

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