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VHP 551X

1974 Land Rover Pick Up

Green Petrol 2246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,699 mi
Last recorded24,699 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHP 551X
MakeLand Rover
ModelPick Up
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,246cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 24,699 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 24,493 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 24,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 24,336 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 24,336 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 23,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 22,101 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,071 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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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VHP 551X is a 1974 Land Rover Pick Up in Green with a 2,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VHP 551X, 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 52 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 VHP 551X registered?

VHP 551X is a 1974 Land Rover Pick Up, first registered on 4 September 1974.

Is VHP 551X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHP 551X shows 8 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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