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JRP 236

1953 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,328 mi
Last recorded2,328 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1953 Land Rover Series 139,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRP 236
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1953
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 2,328 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 2,321 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 2,290 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 2,278 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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JRP 236 is a 1953 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 JRP 236, 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.

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What year was JRP 236 registered?

JRP 236 is a 1953 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 22 October 1953.

Is JRP 236 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRP 236 shows 4 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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