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KBW 976

1956 Land Rover Series One

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,287 mi
Last recorded90,287 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBW 976
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries One
Year1956
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2015 90,287 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

wheel nuts incorrectly fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2011 90,159 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

advise slight play in steering box

Fail 8 Nov 2011 90,159 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

advise slight play in steering box

Pass 6 Aug 2009 89,959 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 89,863 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 89,847 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 89,688 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear tyres perished. front brake judder. imbalance front brakes. chassis rust front/rear.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 89,575 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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KBW 976 is a 1956 Land Rover Series One in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KBW 976, 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 70 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 KBW 976 registered?

KBW 976 is a 1956 Land Rover Series One, first registered on 24 April 1956.

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