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BPX 578B

1964 Land Rover Series One

Beige Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,105 mi
Last recorded36,105 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPX 578B
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries One
Year1964
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2009 36,105 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 35,434 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 35,420 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

both front shocks secured using nails all roadsprings rusty oil leaks from front hubs

Fail 4 Dec 2008 35,408 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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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BPX 578B is a 1964 Land Rover Series One in Beige with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BPX 578B, 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 62 years old, this Land Rover Series One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BPX 578B registered?

BPX 578B is a 1964 Land Rover Series One, first registered on 28 August 1964.

Is BPX 578B safe to buy?

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