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597 XVW

1961 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,864 mi
Last recorded62,864 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1961 Land Rover 10954,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration597 XVW
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2014 62,864 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 61,127 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 61,868 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 109?

Based on 34,711 MOT tests across 4,632 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
625
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
4,632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,564
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,754
Stop lamp not working 1,452
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,166
position lamp(s) not working 1,056
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597 XVW is a 1961 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 54,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 109 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 597 XVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 109 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 65 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 597 XVW?

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What year was 597 XVW registered?

597 XVW is a 1961 Land Rover 109, first registered on 30 June 1961.

Is 597 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 597 XVW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 597 XVW have outstanding finance?

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