MOT Status
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57,597 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
n/s front wheel bearing possbile nosie
steering stiff working
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
advise slight corrosion to o/s footwell/bulkhead
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
aux belt is begining to break up
steering box freeplay on limit
Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)
Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 1?
Based on 6,199 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PLF 481 is a 1955 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
Across all 1955 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 40,694 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 PLF 481, 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 71 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was PLF 481 registered?
PLF 481 is a 1955 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 15 April 1955.
Is PLF 481 safe to buy?
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