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398 XUY

1960 Land Rover Series 2

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,155 mi
Last recorded44,155 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1960 Land Rover Series 256,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration398 XUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 44,155 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 44,137 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 42,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

parts of body are corroded but body is still secure

Fail 18 May 2016 42,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf spring around mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

parts of body are corroded but body is still secure

Pass 14 May 2015 41,811 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

various parts of body corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2015 41,798 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

various parts of body corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 40,763 miles

emmisions - smokes when cold but gets better when warm

vehicles body towards the rear is corroded but not within a prescribed area

vehicles n/s body is corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 1 May 2014 40,753 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

emmisions - smokes when cold but gets better when warm

vehicles body towards the rear is corroded but not within a prescribed area

vehicles n/s body is corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 23 Apr 2013 39,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

emmisions - smokes when cold but gets better once engine is warmed up

vehicles body towards the rear is corroded but not within a rescribed area

vehicles n/s body is corroded but not within a rescribed area

Pass 9 May 2012
Fail 4 May 2012 38,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,861 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 35,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OIL LEAK LEFT REAR HUB

Pass 30 Apr 2010 33,666 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 31,452 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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398 XUY is a 1960 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1960 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 56,632 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 2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 398 XUY, 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 66 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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398 XUY is a 1960 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 1 July 1960.

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