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HMR 344

1951 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

16,638 mi
Last recorded16,638 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1951 Land Rover Series 121,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMR 344
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1951
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2012 16,638 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

front windscreen washer jets are weak

fuel smell around vehicle, cannot see any leaks?

slight brake pull to offside of vehicle

Pass 3 Apr 2012 16,638 miles

front windscreen washer jets are weak

fuel smell around vehicle, cannot see any leaks?

slight brake pull to offside of vehicle

Fail 18 Sep 2008 16,633 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

all tyres in poor condition

both front swivels in poor condition

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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HMR 344 is a 1951 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1951 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 21,165 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 HMR 344, 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 75 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 HMR 344 registered?

HMR 344 is a 1951 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 24 August 1951.

Is HMR 344 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMR 344 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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