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NPL 866

1950 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

15,719 mi
Last recorded15,719 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1950 Land Rover Series 126,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPL 866
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1950
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 15,719 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 15,641 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 15,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users too high (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 14,585 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 14,042 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 13,468 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 12,337 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 11,010 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 9,879 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 9,357 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 8,860 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 7,742 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 7,140 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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NPL 866 is a 1950 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 NPL 866, 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.

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What year was NPL 866 registered?

NPL 866 is a 1950 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 14 February 1950.

Is NPL 866 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPL 866 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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