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FF 8430

1952 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

77,463 mi
Last recorded77,463 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1952 Land Rover Series 128,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF 8430
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1952
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 77,463 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 17 Apr 2012 77,417 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 76,406 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 76,406 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 73,270 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 73,265 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 70,320 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 70,320 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 68,435 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 68,435 miles

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)

Fail 21 Nov 2006 68,423 miles

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.

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 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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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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