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TPM 340

1961 Land Rover Series 1

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,021 mi
Last recorded5,021 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1961 Land Rover Series 136,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPM 340
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 5,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 4,965 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside rear kicks out (3.7.C.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 4,849 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2016 4,849 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 4,533 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 4,264 miles

corrosion on rear panel

Fail 16 Jul 2013 4,261 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres perished

front brakes binding slightly

front swivel drive seals leaking

front tyres slight unevan tyre wear

nearside headlight slightly loose

no air filter on carb

offside rear brake back plate damp

offside rear brake binding slightly

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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TPM 340 is a 1961 Land Rover Series 1 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1961 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 36,230 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 TPM 340, 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 65 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 TPM 340 registered?

TPM 340 is a 1961 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 31 December 1961.

Is TPM 340 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPM 340 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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