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FHF 58

1978 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,982 mi
Last recorded43,982 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Series 134,359 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHF 58
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 43,982 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 43,112 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 41,434 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 41,419 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Wiper not working

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 Nov 2018 40,024 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 40,014 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering component casing not properly attached swivel (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering component casing not properly attached steering box (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 38,680 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 37,694 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 35,751 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, by bump stop. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 34,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 34,882 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 32,147 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 31,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 29,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 27,793 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 26,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 25,018 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 23,954 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 23,137 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 23,131 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

cracks in o/s front tyre

rear prop bolts loose

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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FHF 58 is a 1978 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 34,359 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 FHF 58, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FHF 58 registered?

FHF 58 is a 1978 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is FHF 58 safe to buy?

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