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R230 UDP

1997 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,878 mi
Last recorded28,878 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2006
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Series 135,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 UDP
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2006 28,878 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight oil leak from tractor seals

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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R230 UDP is a 1997 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 35,118 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R230 UDP, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R230 UDP registered?

R230 UDP is a 1997 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R230 UDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R230 UDP shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R230 UDP have outstanding finance?

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