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MVR 909

1952 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,164 mi
Last recorded89,164 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1952 Land Rover Series 128,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVR 909
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1952
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2013 89,164 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 89,164 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 89,005 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 89,005 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 88,605 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 86,932 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 86,315 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 86,315 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 85,802 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 85,802 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 84,743 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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MVR 909 is a 1952 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1952 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 28,805 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 MVR 909, 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 74 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 MVR 909 registered?

MVR 909 is a 1952 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 19 November 1952.

Is MVR 909 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVR 909 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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