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SFF 983

1953 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,846 mi
Last recorded15,846 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1953 Land Rover Series 139,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFF 983
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1953
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 15,846 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 15,810 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 15,387 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 15,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 14,693 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 14,693 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 14,212 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 14,212 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 13,947 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 13,947 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 13,947 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.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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SFF 983 is a 1953 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1953 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 39,696 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 983, 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 73 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 983 registered?

SFF 983 is a 1953 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 17 November 1953.

Is SFF 983 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFF 983 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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