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CSU 290

1987 Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility

Green Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,139 mi
Last recorded89,139 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSU 290
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight 4X4 Utility
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2011 89,139 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 87,887 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 87,886 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 86,758 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 86,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 85,037 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005

How Reliable is the Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility?

Based on 618 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
451
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
Stop lamp not working 20
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 19
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 16
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CSU 290 is a 1987 Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility in Green with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CSU 290, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 39 years old, this Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CSU 290 registered?

CSU 290 is a 1987 Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility, first registered on 1 March 1987.

Is CSU 290 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSU 290 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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