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ADV 455A

1949 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,589 mi
Last recorded26,589 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1949 Land Rover Series 121,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADV 455A
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1949
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,589 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 26,589 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 11 Feb 2008 26,445 miles

front propshaft u j has small play

nearside rear tyre inner edge cracking

Fail 8 Feb 2008 26,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front propshaft u j has small play

nearside rear tyre inner edge cracking

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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ADV 455A is a 1949 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1949 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 21,553 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 1 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ADV 455A, 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 77 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ADV 455A registered?

ADV 455A is a 1949 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 1 December 1949.

Is ADV 455A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADV 455A shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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