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HVS 396

1958 Land Rover Series One

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,893 mi
Last recorded39,893 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVS 396
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries One
Year1958
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 39,893 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 39,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 39,352 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 39,079 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 39,079 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2012 39,047 miles

Brake pedal actuating lever slightly worn (3.3.A.1g)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

requires useing

Pass 5 Jun 2012 39,047 miles

Brake pedal actuating lever slightly worn (3.3.A.1g)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

requires useing

Pass 8 Jun 2011 38,999 miles

chassis rails under sealed impeding corrosion test

Fail 8 Jun 2011 38,991 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

chassis rails under sealed impeding corrosion test

Pass 2 Jun 2010 38,912 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,789 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 38,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 38,660 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 38,636 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 38,529 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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HVS 396 is a 1958 Land Rover Series One in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HVS 396, 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 68 years old, this Land Rover Series One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HVS 396 is a 1958 Land Rover Series One, first registered on 1 January 1958.

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