MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,155 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak
parts of body are corroded but body is still secure
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?
Based on 8,346 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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