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PSY 722

1957 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 2245cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

30,733 mi
Last recorded30,733 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1957 Land Rover Series 133,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSY 722
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,245cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 30,733 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 30,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 30,482 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 30,410 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2009 30,405 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2008 30,342 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2008 30,338 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2007 49,043 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 49,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 29,189 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 29,189 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

nearside rear axle strap tight/nearside door tight to open

oil leak

propshaft defective

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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PSY 722 is a 1957 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,245cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1957 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 33,018 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 PSY 722, 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 69 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PSY 722?

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What year was PSY 722 registered?

PSY 722 is a 1957 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 15 May 1957.

Is PSY 722 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSY 722 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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