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EBW 299A

1950 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,437 mi
Last recorded4,437 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1950 Land Rover Series 126,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 299A
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1950
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 4,437 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 4,437 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 4,029 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 4,029 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 4,029 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 4,029 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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EBW 299A is a 1950 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1950 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 26,794 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 EBW 299A, 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 76 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EBW 299A?

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What year was EBW 299A registered?

EBW 299A is a 1950 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 1 May 1950.

Is EBW 299A safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBW 299A shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EBW 299A have outstanding finance?

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