MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,463 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 1?
Based on 6,199 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FF 8430 is a 1952 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1952 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 28,805 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 8430, 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 74 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of FF 8430?
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What year was FF 8430 registered?
FF 8430 is a 1952 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 30 December 1952.
Is FF 8430 safe to buy?
The MOT history for FF 8430 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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