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215 PHU

1962 Land Rover Series 2

Black Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,449 mi
Last recorded99,449 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1962 Land Rover Series 243,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration215 PHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1962
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 99,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2016 99,442 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing and motor (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2015 96,879 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipe across front of chassis rusted

front to rear brake pipe requires more clips

mot test conducted to take into account peculiarities of vehicle age and design

nearside rear tyre wall deteriated

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox/transfer box

oil leak from steering box

slight play in front offside wheel bearing

Pass 5 Aug 2014 96,439 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?

Based on 8,346 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
425
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 526
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 365
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 293
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 266
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215 PHU is a 1962 Land Rover Series 2 in Black with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1962 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 43,365 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 215 PHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 64 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 215 PHU registered?

215 PHU is a 1962 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 6 June 1962.

Is 215 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 215 PHU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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