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USY 941

1997 Land Rover Series 1

Black Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,917 mi
Last recorded12,917 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Series 135,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSY 941
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 May 2012 12,917 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 11,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2010 7,811 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 6,927 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 6,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate damaged but still readable

Pass 12 May 2007 6,715 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 6,364 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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USY 941 is a 1997 Land Rover Series 1 in Black with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests 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 USY 941, 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 USY 941 registered?

USY 941 is a 1997 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is USY 941 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USY 941 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 USY 941 have outstanding finance?

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