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VTF 8

1955 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,642 mi
Last recorded62,642 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1955 Land Rover Series 140,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTF 8
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 62,642 miles

both front spring front and rear eye bushes getting perished

engine oil leak

exhaust getting corroded

existing repairs to rear chassis rails and rear chassis crossmember

rear shocker bushes getting perished

some play both front shocker bushes

some play steering box

Pass 9 Jun 2010 62,369 miles

engine oil leak

extensive existing repairs to front and rear chassis rails and outriggers appear ok

rear chassis crossmember getting corroded

rear shocker bushes getting perished

some play both front shocker lower mounting bushes

some play steering box

Pass 13 May 2009 62,020 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 62,018 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 60,665 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 60,663 miles

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

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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VTF 8 is a 1955 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1955 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 40,694 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 VTF 8, 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 71 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 VTF 8 registered?

VTF 8 is a 1955 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 4 June 1955.

Is VTF 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTF 8 shows 6 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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