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SSL 829

1971 Land Rover Series 1

Beige Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

84,098 mi
Last recorded84,098 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSL 829
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 84,098 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 84,098 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 83,429 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 36,149 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 36,149 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Steering box fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

engine mounting loose

Pass 9 Aug 2008 36,149 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 36,149 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 36,149 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 36,149 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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SSL 829 is a 1971 Land Rover Series 1 in Beige with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 SSL 829, 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 55 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 SSL 829 registered?

SSL 829 is a 1971 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 30 November 1971.

Is SSL 829 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSL 829 shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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