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FNT 227

1949 Land Rover 80

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,909 mi
Last recorded10,909 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1949 Land Rover 8058,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNT 227
MakeLand Rover
Model80
Year1949
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 10,909 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 10,493 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 10,338 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 10,338 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 10,297 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 10,292 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 80?

Based on 1,212 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
435
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 37
Stop lamp not working 37
brake binding 33
position lamp(s) not working 30
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FNT 227 is a 1949 Land Rover 80 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1949 Land Rover 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 58,733 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 80 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FNT 227, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 80 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 77 years old, this Land Rover 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FNT 227 registered?

FNT 227 is a 1949 Land Rover 80, first registered on 31 December 1949.

Is FNT 227 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNT 227 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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