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GFO 736

1956 Rover Land Rover

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,789 mi
Last recorded97,789 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFO 736
MakeRover
ModelLand Rover
Year1956
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 97,789 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 97,753 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front spring shackles incorrectly set up

no wiper motor on n/s

rear spring shackle bolts not long enough for nyloc nuts

How Reliable is the Rover Land Rover?

Based on 852 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 32
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Headlamp not working on main beam 21
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
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GFO 736 is a 1956 Rover Land Rover in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Rover Land Rover fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GFO 736, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Land Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 70 years old, this Rover Land Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of GFO 736?

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What year was GFO 736 registered?

GFO 736 is a 1956 Rover Land Rover, first registered on 17 November 1956.

Is GFO 736 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFO 736 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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