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RUM 379

1953 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1987cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

15,235 mi
Last recorded15,235 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2006
Typical for 1953 Land Rover Series 139,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUM 379
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1953
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,987cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2006 15,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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RUM 379 is a 1953 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1953 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 39,696 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 RUM 379, 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 73 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RUM 379 registered?

RUM 379 is a 1953 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 17 October 1953.

Is RUM 379 safe to buy?

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