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577 XUV

1961 Land Rover Series 2A

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,509 mi
Last recorded8,509 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1961 Land Rover Series 2A66,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration577 XUV
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 8,509 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 8,505 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 8,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 8,154 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 7,039 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

middle/rear body mountings missing

run-out on front brakes

Fail 17 Jun 2010 7,026 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

middle/rear body mountings missing

run-out on front brakes

Pass 6 Apr 2009
Fail 8 Aug 2008 6,216 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Centre brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 6,104 miles

slight play in all wheel bearings

slight play in steering box

some surface corrosion underbody rear

Pass 7 Jul 2006 5,959 miles

all tyres perishing

oil leaks from engine gearbox front and rear diffs

slight play in all wheel bearings

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2A?

Based on 6,074 MOT tests across 626 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
626
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 410
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 234
Stop lamp not working 191
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 144
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 139
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577 XUV is a 1961 Land Rover Series 2A in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1961 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 66,148 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 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 577 XUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2A typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 65 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 577 XUV registered?

577 XUV is a 1961 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 1 August 1961.

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