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USK 958

1951 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,491 mi
Last recorded16,491 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 1951 Land Rover Series 121,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSK 958
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1951
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2022 16,491 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum contaminated both (1.1.14 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 16,487 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 16,487 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2011 11,238 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 11,040 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 10,397 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 9,635 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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USK 958 is a 1951 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1951 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 21,165 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 USK 958, 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 75 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was USK 958 registered?

USK 958 is a 1951 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 9 April 1951.

Is USK 958 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USK 958 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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