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SFF 686

1950 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,126 mi
Last recorded12,126 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2010
Typical for 1950 Land Rover Series 126,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFF 686
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1950
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2010 12,126 miles

Nearside headlamp output slightly reduced

Offside service brake efficiency slightly low

Pass 28 Feb 2009 11,657 miles

Centre crossmember corroded/holed - prescribed areas unaffected

Headlamp reflectors corroding

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 11,045 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 11,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 10,711 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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SFF 686 is a 1950 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1950 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 26,794 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 SFF 686, 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 76 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 SFF 686 registered?

SFF 686 is a 1950 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 1 November 1950.

Is SFF 686 safe to buy?

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