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2957 AW

1962 Land Rover 2A

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

93,839 mi
Last recorded93,839 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 1962 Land Rover 2A60,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2957 AW
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 93,839 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 93,838 miles

n/s and o/s swivel hub seals has a slight signs of leaking

Fail 8 Sep 2017 93,838 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s and o/s swivel hub seals has a slight signs of leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2016 93,229 miles

Exhaust rubbers are perished

Front Hub oil seals show sign of leaking.

Leaf springs are corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top bush has slight play and is perished. (2.7.4)

Slight oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 93,229 miles

Exhaust rubbers are perished

Front Hub oil seals show sign of leaking.

Leaf springs are corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top bush has slight play and is perished. (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 93,581 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 93,436 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 93,436 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 93,146 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

rear silencer has a slight leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 92,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

slight signs of blue smoke issuig from exhaust

Fail 26 Jun 2012 92,976 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

slight signs of blue smoke issuig from exhaust

Pass 9 Jun 2011 92,889 miles

surface rust on all metal brake pipes except transverse pipe on rear axle

Fail 7 Jun 2011 92,889 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

surface rust on all metal brake pipes except transverse pipe on rear axle

Pass 6 Jul 2010 92,749 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

front swivel joints have slight leakage

Fail 6 Jul 2010 92,749 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front swivel joints have slight leakage

Pass 23 Mar 2009 92,578 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 92,578 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 92,358 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 92,358 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 91,842 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 91,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 91,463 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Land Rover 2A?

Based on 4,860 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 150
Stop lamp not working 127
brake binding 111
position lamp(s) not working 107
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2957 AW is a 1962 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1962 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 60,571 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 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2957 AW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 2A typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 64 years old, this Land Rover 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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2957 AW is a 1962 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 3 October 1962.

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