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4419 RU

1963 Land Rover Series 1

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47 mi
Last recorded47 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1963 Land Rover Series 143,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4419 RU
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 47 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 47 miles

Indicator switch faulty no indicators working (1.4.A.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014

Oil leak

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

no ignition key or steering lock fitted

wide wheels fitted sticking out further than body

Fail 4 Sep 2014

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

no ignition key or steering lock fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2013
Fail 28 Jun 2013

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 108,540 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 108,540 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 108,540 miles

Offside Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

steering system has slighty rough operation.

Fail 2 Jun 2009 108,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

steering coupling slightly binding on steering coloumn arm

Pass 26 Jan 2007 107,670 miles

front brake discs corroded

wide wheels fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2005 107,633 miles

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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4419 RU is a 1963 Land Rover Series 1 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1963 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 43,708 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 4419 RU, 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 63 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 4419 RU registered?

4419 RU is a 1963 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 26 April 1963.

Is 4419 RU safe to buy?

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