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FF 8197

1951 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,056 mi
Last recorded35,056 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1951 Land Rover Series 121,165 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF 8197
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1951
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 35,056 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 34,032 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 33,373 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 33,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FF 8197 is a 1951 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1951 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 21,165 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 FF 8197, 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 75 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FF 8197?

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What year was FF 8197 registered?

FF 8197 is a 1951 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 7 May 1951.

Is FF 8197 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FF 8197 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FF 8197 have outstanding finance?

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