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FSL 138

1955 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,547 mi
Last recorded6,547 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2005
Typical for 1955 Land Rover Series 140,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSL 138
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 22 Dec 2005 6,547 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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FSL 138 is a 1955 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1955 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 40,694 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 FSL 138, 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 71 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FSL 138 registered?

FSL 138 is a 1955 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 22 September 1955.

Is FSL 138 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSL 138 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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