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FAY 753

1949 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,919 mi
Last recorded53,919 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1949 Land Rover Series 121,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAY 753
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1949
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 53,919 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

near side front and off side rear tyres age cracked

Fail 10 May 2011 53,919 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

near side front and off side rear tyres age cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2007 53,916 miles

play in off side front kingpin

Fail 3 Aug 2007 53,916 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

play in off side front kingpin

Pass 9 Jun 2006 53,666 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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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FAY 753 is a 1949 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1949 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 21,553 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 FAY 753, 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 77 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FAY 753 registered?

FAY 753 is a 1949 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 27 January 1949.

Is FAY 753 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAY 753 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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