MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,976 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s front bulk/head pannel corroded
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
n/s rear lower shock/absorber bush play
slight play on steering box sector shaft drop arm ball joint
Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
o/s n/s rear tyres s walls perrished steering sector shaft play o/s front wheel rearing play o/s
Nearside Outer Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear tyres side/walls perrished steering box sector shaft bushes worn
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s rear tyre side wall/s perrishing
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series One?
Based on 688 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MWV 279 is a 1955 Land Rover Series One in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1955 Land Rover Series One models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 75,195 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 One fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MWV 279, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Series One typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 71 years old, this Land Rover Series One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was MWV 279 registered?
MWV 279 is a 1955 Land Rover Series One, first registered on 2 September 1955.
Is MWV 279 safe to buy?
The MOT history for MWV 279 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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