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VEW 216

1959 Land Rover Pick Up

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,717 mi
Last recorded47,717 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEW 216
MakeLand Rover
ModelPick Up
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 47,717 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2009 47,717 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2007 47,717 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 47,117 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Pick Up?

Based on 2,252 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
629
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 72
Stop lamp not working 69
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 55
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VEW 216 is a 1959 Land Rover Pick Up in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Pick Up fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VEW 216, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 67 years old, this Land Rover Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VEW 216 registered?

VEW 216 is a 1959 Land Rover Pick Up, first registered on 17 January 1959.

Is VEW 216 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEW 216 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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