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BFB 650

1949 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,722 mi
Last recorded37,722 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1949 Land Rover Series 121,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFB 650
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1949
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 37,722 miles

Cross member under gearbox starting to corrode.

Front hub seals leaking.

Near side out rigger starting to corrode.

Rear spring, rear/ lower bushs both worn.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 36,834 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 36,551 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 35,464 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 35,463 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Vin plate starting to perish and hard to readVin number.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 33,874 miles

Both front hubs leaking oil.

Bothe raer tyres wearing close to wear indicators.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 31,944 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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BFB 650 is a 1949 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BFB 650, 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.

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What year was BFB 650 registered?

BFB 650 is a 1949 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 26 September 1949.

Is BFB 650 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFB 650 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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