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OVJ 99

1956 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,951 mi
Last recorded74,951 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1956 Land Rover Series 143,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVJ 99
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1956
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 74,951 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 74,951 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 74,821 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 74,796 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 74,441 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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OVJ 99 is a 1956 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1956 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 43,168 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 OVJ 99, 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 70 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of OVJ 99?

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What year was OVJ 99 registered?

OVJ 99 is a 1956 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 8 October 1956.

Is OVJ 99 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVJ 99 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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