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SFO 928

1961 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,247 mi
Last recorded5,247 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 1961 Land Rover Series 136,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFO 928
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2016 5,247 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 60,397 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 2,570 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front bodymount corroded

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 60,397 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 26,301 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 155,170 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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SFO 928 is a 1961 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 36,230 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 SFO 928, 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 65 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 SFO 928 registered?

SFO 928 is a 1961 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 17 February 1961.

Is SFO 928 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFO 928 shows 6 tests 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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