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ESL 970

1955 Land Rover Series One

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,019 mi
Last recorded81,019 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1955 Land Rover Series One75,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESL 970
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries One
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 81,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 80,974 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 80,966 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 80,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 80,767 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 80,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 80,585 miles

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s/r foot brake lazy

no seat belts fitted

o/s wing mirror cracked

rear tyres perished

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Jul 2006 80,585 miles

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r foot brake lazy

no seat belts fitted

o/s wing mirror cracked

rear tyres perished

steering joint dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series One?

Based on 688 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
395
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 24
brake application uneven 17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 15
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 14
Headlamp not working on main beam 13
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ESL 970 is a 1955 Land Rover Series One in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1955 Land Rover Series One models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 75,195 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 One fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ESL 970, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series One typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 71 years old, this Land Rover Series One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ESL 970 registered?

ESL 970 is a 1955 Land Rover Series One, first registered on 23 June 1955.

Is ESL 970 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESL 970 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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