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VFC 348

1954 Land Rover 4X4

Green Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

41,092 mi
Last recorded41,092 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFC 348
MakeLand Rover
Model4X4
Year1954
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 41,092 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 41,097 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front prop joints free play

n/s/r brake slight bind

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 11 Apr 2012 41,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,092 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 41,092 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 41,092 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 41,092 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 41,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 40,696 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 40,696 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 40,556 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 40,511 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 40,509 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Land Rover 4X4?

Based on 1,085 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
1,229
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 29
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 25
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 24
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22
Stop lamp not working 19
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VFC 348 is a 1954 Land Rover 4X4 in Green with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

The most common reason a Land Rover 4X4 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VFC 348, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 4X4 typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 72 years old, this Land Rover 4X4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VFC 348 registered?

VFC 348 is a 1954 Land Rover 4X4, first registered on 29 April 1954.

Is VFC 348 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFC 348 shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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