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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
oil leaking from nearside front hub
slight binding to offside front brake
Front tyres lightly rubbing springs on full locks
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
surface corrosion to chassis rails
surface corrosion to metal brake pipe along chassis
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
surface corrosion to chassis rails
surface corrosion to metal brake pipe along chassis
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series One?
Based on 688 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OSA 551 is a 1958 Land Rover Series One in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 OSA 551, 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 68 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 OSA 551 registered?
OSA 551 is a 1958 Land Rover Series One, first registered on 3 January 1958.
Is OSA 551 safe to buy?
The MOT history for OSA 551 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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