MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,642 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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