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FNL 331

1952 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,428 mi
Last recorded32,428 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1952 Land Rover Series 128,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNL 331
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1952
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 32,428 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 32,404 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FNL 331 is a 1952 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FNL 331, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FNL 331?

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What year was FNL 331 registered?

FNL 331 is a 1952 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 10 June 1952.

Is FNL 331 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNL 331 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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