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VVS 297

1963 Land Rover Series

Green Petrol 2051cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

3,066 mi
Last recorded3,066 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1963 Land Rover Series32,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVS 297
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,051cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 3,066 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tyres perishing in tread grooves

Pass 20 Aug 2016 2,916 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tyres perishing between treads

Pass 21 Aug 2015 2,759 miles

Rear tyres badly perishing between tread

Pass 29 Aug 2014 2,566 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 2,257 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 2,042 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 1,843 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

fuel cap seal poor

rear tyres perishing between treads

Pass 9 Sep 2010 1,558 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s sreen has a few marks

rear tyres perishing between tread

Pass 10 Sep 2009 1,383 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 1,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake travel little high

miles same as last year

oil leak rear diff

windscreen scratch number of places o/s

Fail 3 Sep 2008 1,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

handbrake travel little high

miles same as last year

oil leak rear diff

windscreen scratch number of places o/s

Pass 24 Aug 2007 1,284 miles

handbrake travel high

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake increese and decreese high

rear diff oil seal leaking

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
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VVS 297 is a 1963 Land Rover Series in Green with a 2,051cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1963 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 32,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VVS 297, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 63 years old, this Land Rover Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VVS 297 registered?

VVS 297 is a 1963 Land Rover Series, first registered on 20 November 1963.

Is VVS 297 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVS 297 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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