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Q231MEG

1995 Land Rover Series 1

Cream Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,959 mi
Last recorded52,959 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ231MEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1995
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 52,959 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 52,958 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front dampers different sizes

n/s engine mount nut missing

wheel nuts wrong way round

Pass 24 Apr 2012 50,413 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 50,413 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 48,299 miles

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

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

both front wheels have slight bind

fog tell tale works wrong way round

Fail 18 Apr 2011 48,298 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

both front wheels have slight bind

fog tell tale works wrong way round

Pass 23 Apr 2010 46,919 miles

Both rear and nearside front brakes slightly tight

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 46,919 miles

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

Both rear and nearside front brakes slightly tight

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 46,911 miles

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

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 45,830 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 44,311 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 44,308 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 43,802 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 43,071 miles

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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Q231MEG is a 1995 Land Rover Series 1 in Cream with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Q231MEG, 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 31 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Q231MEG is a 1995 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 11 April 1995.

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