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UPL 527

1997 Land Rover Series 1

Green Diesel 2502cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

211 mi
Last recorded211 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2006
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Series 135,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPL 527
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,502cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2006 211 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 173 miles

Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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UPL 527 is a 1997 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,502cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 UPL 527, 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 UPL 527 registered?

UPL 527 is a 1997 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is UPL 527 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPL 527 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UPL 527 have outstanding finance?

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