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TFO 252

1952 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,619 mi
Last recorded63,619 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1952 Land Rover Series 128,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFO 252
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1952
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 63,619 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 63,619 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2012 57,977 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 57,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front swivel joints weeping

v/slight bind on n/s front brake

Pass 17 Apr 2010 57,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight play in n/s swivel joint+both front joints weeping

Pass 9 Mar 2009 57,338 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering box weeping

Pass 24 Nov 2007 56,983 miles

steering box has a slight leak

Pass 18 Nov 2006 56,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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TFO 252 is a 1952 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1952 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 28,805 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 TFO 252, 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 74 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 TFO 252 registered?

TFO 252 is a 1952 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 3 July 1952.

Is TFO 252 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFO 252 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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