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JMR 659

1953 Land Rover 80

Bronze Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,377 mi
Last recorded14,377 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMR 659
MakeLand Rover
Model80
Year1953
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 14,377 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 1,473 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 1,473 miles

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2010 14,377 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 14,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

steering box has slight play

Fail 13 May 2008 14,377 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2008 14,377 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 14,377 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 14,213 miles
Fail 9 May 2005 13,800 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2005 13,800 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 80?

Based on 1,212 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
435
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 37
Stop lamp not working 37
brake binding 33
position lamp(s) not working 30
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JMR 659 is a 1953 Land Rover 80 in Bronze with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Land Rover 80 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JMR 659, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 80 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 73 years old, this Land Rover 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JMR 659 registered?

JMR 659 is a 1953 Land Rover 80, first registered on 27 January 1953.

Is JMR 659 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMR 659 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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