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VWT 469

1996 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,482 mi
Last recorded60,482 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWT 469
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 60,482 miles

b oth front hub seals has slight leak

Fail 16 Dec 2014 60,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt missing (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

b oth front hub seals has slight leak

Pass 17 Jan 2014 60,402 miles

nearside hub seal leaking

wear in foot brake pivit pin

Fail 15 Jan 2014 60,400 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside hub seal leaking

wear in foot brake pivit pin

Fail 9 Nov 2012 59,994 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 59,994 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 59,327 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front swivel joints weeping slightly+slight play

underside(chassis)showing slight corrosion at places main around rear spring hanger mounts

Fail 15 Nov 2011 59,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front swivel joints weeping slightly+slight play

underside(chassis)showing slight corrosion at places main around rear spring hanger mounts

Pass 19 Nov 2010 59,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front swivel joints have slight play+are weeping

front tyres have contacted front leaf springs at some stage

some slight corrosion showing on underside

Pass 3 Jun 2009 58,582 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 58,582 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 58,194 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 57,866 miles

nearside front hub seal leaking.

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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VWT 469 is a 1996 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VWT 469, 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 30 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VWT 469 is a 1996 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 13 February 1996.

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