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596 FBF

1962 Land Rover 80

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,581 mi
Last recorded29,581 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
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Vehicle Details

Registration596 FBF
MakeLand Rover
Model80
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2013 29,581 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear propshaft front flange nut loose

slight wear in rear propshaft joints

Pass 16 Nov 2012 29,476 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 80?

Based on 1,212 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
435
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 37
Stop lamp not working 37
brake binding 33
position lamp(s) not working 30
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596 FBF is a 1962 Land Rover 80 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Land Rover 80 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 596 FBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 80 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 64 years old, this Land Rover 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 596 FBF registered?

596 FBF is a 1962 Land Rover 80, first registered on 6 July 1962.

Is 596 FBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 596 FBF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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