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FRX 247

1983 Land Rover Series One

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,428 mi
Last recorded1,428 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRX 247
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries One
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 1,428 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 13,647 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 13,647 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 12,894 miles

slight play in front and rear propshaft splines

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 6 Jul 2010 12,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 11,414 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 10,690 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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FRX 247 is a 1983 Land Rover Series One in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FRX 247, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover Series One is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FRX 247 registered?

FRX 247 is a 1983 Land Rover Series One, first registered on 16 May 1983.

Is FRX 247 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRX 247 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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