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MFF 954

1951 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,920 mi
Last recorded37,920 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1951 Land Rover Series 121,165 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFF 954
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1951
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 37,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 37,896 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 37,487 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 37,167 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 36,357 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 35,129 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 33,950 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 33,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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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MFF 954 is a 1951 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MFF 954, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MFF 954 registered?

MFF 954 is a 1951 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 15 February 1951.

Is MFF 954 safe to buy?

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