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470 FUV

1963 Land Rover Series One

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

15,796 mi
Last recorded15,796 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

Registration470 FUV
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries One
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 15,796 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 15,053 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 14,226 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 13,776 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 13,251 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 11,949 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 11,949 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 11,634 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 10,650 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 9,278 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 8,447 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 8,084 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 7,669 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 7,127 miles

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

tow bar no electrics

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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470 FUV is a 1963 Land Rover Series One in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 470 FUV, 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 63 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 470 FUV?

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What year was 470 FUV registered?

470 FUV is a 1963 Land Rover Series One, first registered on 23 May 1963.

Is 470 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 470 FUV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 470 FUV have outstanding finance?

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