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GNV 913

1951 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,449 mi
Last recorded21,449 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1951 Land Rover Series 121,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNV 913
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1951
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 21,449 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 21,448 miles

Centre brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 20,995 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 20,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak over handbrake mechanism

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front axle has oil leaking on to brake back plate

Pass 16 Jul 2009 20,723 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 20,305 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 19,498 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 19,234 miles

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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GNV 913 is a 1951 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1951 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 21,165 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 GNV 913, 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 75 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GNV 913 registered?

GNV 913 is a 1951 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 29 May 1951.

Is GNV 913 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNV 913 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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