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MTE 515

1951 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,343 mi
Last recorded30,343 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2007
Typical for 1951 Land Rover Series 121,165 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTE 515
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1951
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2007 30,343 miles

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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MTE 515 is a 1951 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MTE 515, 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 MTE 515 registered?

MTE 515 is a 1951 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 9 January 1951.

Is MTE 515 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTE 515 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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