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530 FEV

1956 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,088 mi
Last recorded41,088 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1956 Land Rover Series 143,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration530 FEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1956
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 41,088 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 40,994 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 40,977 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 40,830 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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530 FEV is a 1956 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1956 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 43,168 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 530 FEV, 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 70 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 530 FEV?

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What year was 530 FEV registered?

530 FEV is a 1956 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 4 January 1956.

Is 530 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 530 FEV shows 4 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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