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VFF 244

1953 Land Rover Series One

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,695 mi
Last recorded17,695 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFF 244
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries One
Year1953
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 17,695 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 17,680 miles

advise near side tyre side wall cut

Pass 5 Oct 2007 17,677 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 17,357 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 17,351 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series One?

Based on 688 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
395
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 24
brake application uneven 17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 15
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 14
Headlamp not working on main beam 13
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VFF 244 is a 1953 Land Rover Series One in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series One fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VFF 244, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series One typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 73 years old, this Land Rover Series One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of VFF 244?

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What year was VFF 244 registered?

VFF 244 is a 1953 Land Rover Series One, first registered on 16 November 1953.

Is VFF 244 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFF 244 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VFF 244 have outstanding finance?

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