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NEH 957

1949 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

6,559 mi
Last recorded6,559 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1949 Land Rover Series 121,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEH 957
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1949
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 6,559 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 6,011 miles

Offside Front Hub seal slight weep

Pass 17 Jun 2015 3,433 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 2,556 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 22,064 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 2,043 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 39,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

main battery lead chafing on steering arm

Pass 29 May 2008 39,122 miles

main battery lead chafing on steering arm

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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NEH 957 is a 1949 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1949 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 21,553 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 NEH 957, 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 77 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NEH 957?

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What year was NEH 957 registered?

NEH 957 is a 1949 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 14 October 1949.

Is NEH 957 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEH 957 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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