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FFW 640D

1966 Land Rover Series One

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

36,875 mi
Last recorded36,875 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFW 640D
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries One
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 36,875 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 36,193 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 34,683 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 34,681 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 34,118 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 34,118 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 33,174 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

offside front chassis has been repaired

Pass 19 Dec 2013 31,687 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 31,687 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 26,722 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside mirror head missing

Slight exhaust leak from manifold

Slight oil leak from both front swival balls

Fail 25 May 2010 26,722 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside mirror head missing

Slight exhaust leak from manifold

Slight oil leak from both front swival balls

Pass 15 Jun 2009 26,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both tracta joints weeping oil

excessive corrosion on rear cross member

o/s wiper blade split on end

Fail 20 May 2009 26,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tracta joints weeping oil

excessive corrosion on rear crossmember near tow bar

o/s wiper blade split on end

Pass 28 May 2008 26,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front hubs weeping oil

o/s front chassis outrigger excessively corroded not effecting body security

o/s wiper blade split on end

Fail 23 May 2008 26,575 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front hubs weeping oil

o/s front chassis outrigger excessively corroded not effecting body security

o/s wiper blade split on end

Pass 5 Jun 2007 26,274 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

excessive corrosion to o/s chassis outrigger/deemed not to reduce overall body security

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s and n/s rear leaf spring front straps bent

oil around o/s front hub

Fail 17 May 2007 26,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

excessive corrosion to o/s chassis outrigger/deemed not to reduce overall body security

n/s and o/s rear leaf spring front straps bent

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

oil around o/s front hub

tail pipe mounting strap deteriorating

Pass 24 May 2006 24,789 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series One?

Based on 688 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
395
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 24
brake application uneven 17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 15
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 14
Headlamp not working on main beam 13
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FFW 640D is a 1966 Land Rover Series One in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series One fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FFW 640D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series One typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 60 years old, this Land Rover Series One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FFW 640D registered?

FFW 640D is a 1966 Land Rover Series One, first registered on 17 March 1966.

Is FFW 640D safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFW 640D shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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