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540 JHK

1957 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,534 mi
Last recorded9,534 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1957 Land Rover Series 133,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration540 JHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Dec 2011 9,534 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 9,426 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 8,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 8,417 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 7,267 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 1?

Based on 6,199 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 176
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 176
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 168
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 146
brake binding 124
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540 JHK is a 1957 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1957 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 33,018 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 540 JHK, 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 69 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 540 JHK registered?

540 JHK is a 1957 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 1 January 1957.

Is 540 JHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 540 JHK shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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