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FJT 283

1952 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,184 mi
Last recorded29,184 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 1952 Land Rover Series 128,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJT 283
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1952
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2012 29,184 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 28,701 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 28,194 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 27,918 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 27,684 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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FJT 283 is a 1952 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1952 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 28,805 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJT 283, 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 74 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJT 283 registered?

FJT 283 is a 1952 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 26 August 1952.

Is FJT 283 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJT 283 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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