MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,944 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust corroded
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust corroded
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
bump stops missing
Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 1?
Based on 6,199 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RLJ 493 is a 1955 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
Across all 1955 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 40,694 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 RLJ 493, 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 71 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 RLJ 493 registered?
RLJ 493 is a 1955 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 5 May 1955.
Is RLJ 493 safe to buy?
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