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498 FYW

1963 Land Rover Landrover

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,054 mi
Last recorded43,054 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration498 FYW
MakeLand Rover
ModelLandrover
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 43,054 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished (cracking)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 43,002 miles

tyres have perrishing

Pass 25 Mar 2015 42,707 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 42,366 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 42,356 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 41,599 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 41,591 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,299 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 41,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brakes noisy

nearside rear tyre cracking

previous repairs and underseal

windscreen scratched

Pass 14 Nov 2009 40,576 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Landrover?

Based on 2,014 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 82
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 78
Stop lamp not working 71
position lamp(s) not working 65
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 48
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498 FYW is a 1963 Land Rover Landrover in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Landrover fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 498 FYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Landrover typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 63 years old, this Land Rover Landrover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 498 FYW registered?

498 FYW is a 1963 Land Rover Landrover, first registered on 1 November 1963.

Is 498 FYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 498 FYW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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