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HEA 333

1953 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,271 mi
Last recorded75,271 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 1953 Land Rover Series 139,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEA 333
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1953
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 75,271 miles

Indicator switch faulty Indicators wired the wrong way around (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake beginning to bind

Offside Front Front spring anchor bolt only just through nyloc nut

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, gearbox and differentials areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some play in steering system

Fail 8 Oct 2018 75,269 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside Brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty Indicators wired the wrong way around (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake beginning to bind

Offside Front Front spring anchor bolt only just through nyloc nut

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, gearbox and differentials areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some play in steering system

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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HEA 333 is a 1953 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 1953 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 39,696 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 HEA 333, 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 73 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 HEA 333 registered?

HEA 333 is a 1953 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 1 January 1953.

Is HEA 333 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEA 333 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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