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AKG 649A

1974 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

5,066 mi
Last recorded5,066 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKG 649A
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 5,066 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 4,935 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 4,783 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 4,388 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 4,019 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

PAS belt tension

Fail 10 Jul 2012 3,992 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

PAS belt tension

Pass 23 Jun 2011 3,590 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 3,579 miles

Additional braking device component(s) insecure (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 3,032 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 2,052 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 2,045 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AKG 649A is a 1974 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AKG 649A, 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 52 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AKG 649A?

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What year was AKG 649A registered?

AKG 649A is a 1974 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 12 September 1974.

Is AKG 649A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKG 649A shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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