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YVS 795

1982 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

2,428 mi
Last recorded2,428 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 126,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVS 795
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 2,428 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 2,128 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2017 1,600 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2016 850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 359 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Prop shaft

Pass 19 May 2014 99,907 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 16 May 2013 99,270 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 18 May 2012 98,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 19 May 2011 97,869 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 May 2010 96,734 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 95,473 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 19 May 2008 94,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 11 Jun 2007 94,125 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 93,267 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 93,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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YVS 795 is a 1982 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 26,899 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 YVS 795, 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 44 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 YVS 795 registered?

YVS 795 is a 1982 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 11 August 1982.

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