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USU 224

1989 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,345 mi
Last recorded70,345 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Series 174,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSU 224
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,345 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 70,019 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 69,390 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 69,339 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 69,107 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 68,366 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 68,193 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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USU 224 is a 1989 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 74,006 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 USU 224, 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 37 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of USU 224?

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What year was USU 224 registered?

USU 224 is a 1989 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 20 July 1989.

Is USU 224 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USU 224 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does USU 224 have outstanding finance?

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