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RAX 154

1957 Land Rover Series 1

Cream Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,475 mi
Last recorded42,475 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 1957 Land Rover Series 133,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAX 154
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1957
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 42,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 41,708 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 40,929 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 40,142 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 40,142 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 39,209 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 39,209 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 38,724 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2006 38,686 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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RAX 154 is a 1957 Land Rover Series 1 in Cream with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1957 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 33,018 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 RAX 154, 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 69 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 RAX 154?

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What year was RAX 154 registered?

RAX 154 is a 1957 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 9 January 1957.

Is RAX 154 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAX 154 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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