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KOU 760

1953 Land Rover Series 1

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,701 mi
Last recorded37,701 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1953 Land Rover Series 139,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOU 760
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1953
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 37,701 miles

o/s/f brake binding.

slight movement o/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 26 Oct 2007 37,698 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all wheel nuts on all wheels fitted wrong way round (tapered end away from wheel)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 37,698 miles

all wheel nuts on all wheels fitted wrong way round (tapered end away from wheel)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 37,692 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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KOU 760 is a 1953 Land Rover Series 1 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KOU 760, 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 KOU 760 registered?

KOU 760 is a 1953 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 21 January 1953.

Is KOU 760 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOU 760 shows 4 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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