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SXF 618

1957 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,837 mi
Last recorded30,837 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2006
Typical for 1957 Land Rover Series 133,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXF 618
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2006 30,837 miles

Battery insecure

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

main beam tell tale lamp inoperative

nearside front bulkhead corroded and holed

seat belts not fitted

windscrren washers not fitted.vehicle fitted with opening windscreen in lowered position at time of test.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 30,837 miles

Battery insecure

main beam tell tale lamp inoperative

nearside front bulkhead corroded and holed

seat belts not fitted

windscrren washers not fitted.vehicle fitted with opening windscreen in lowered position at time of test.

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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SXF 618 is a 1957 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SXF 618, 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 SXF 618?

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What year was SXF 618 registered?

SXF 618 is a 1957 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 15 May 1957.

Is SXF 618 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SXF 618 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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