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OBP 290

1952 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,190 mi
Last recorded21,190 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1952 Land Rover Series 128,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBP 290
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1952
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 21,190 miles

front tyers starting to mishape

Pass 13 Sep 2010 19,225 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 16,463 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 14,861 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 14,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 12,249 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 12,249 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 7,928 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 5,270 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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OBP 290 is a 1952 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OBP 290, 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.

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What year was OBP 290 registered?

OBP 290 is a 1952 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 24 November 1952.

Is OBP 290 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBP 290 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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