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KUF 878

1950 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,871 mi
Last recorded39,871 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1950 Land Rover Series 126,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUF 878
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1950
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 39,871 miles

tyres; slight deterioration in all tyre sidewalls

Fail 23 May 2012 39,871 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

tyres; slight deterioration in all tyre sidewalls

Pass 2 Jun 2011 39,845 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 39,838 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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KUF 878 is a 1950 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1950 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 26,794 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 KUF 878, 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 76 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 KUF 878 registered?

KUF 878 is a 1950 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 14 October 1950.

Is KUF 878 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUF 878 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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