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FO 5859

1949 Land Rover Series One

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,256 mi
Last recorded71,256 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFO 5859
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries One
Year1949
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 71,256 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 71,218 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 71,147 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 71,134 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 71,133 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Very slight movement in nearside front swivel assy.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 71,022 miles

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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FO 5859 is a 1949 Land Rover Series One in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FO 5859, 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 77 years old, this Land Rover Series One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FO 5859 registered?

FO 5859 is a 1949 Land Rover Series One, first registered on 27 October 1949.

Is FO 5859 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FO 5859 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.

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