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HFO 750

1961 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

2,745 mi
Last recorded2,745 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1961 Land Rover Series 260,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFO 750
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 2,745 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 979 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 99,479 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 98,527 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 98,365 miles

near side wing mirror cracked

all 4 tyre have deep cracks in the side walls

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2013 98,365 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

all 4 tyre have deep cracks in the side walls

near side wing mirror cracked

rear leaf spring u bolt lock tabs not knocked over

Pass 25 Apr 2012 97,879 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 97,879 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 96,927 miles

corrosion in offside rear chassis

nearside & offside rear axle straps broken

Pass 6 Oct 2009 94,049 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 94,049 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

general corrosion on boody and chassis

offside and nearside front diffs leaking

Pass 8 Aug 2008 93,810 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 93,810 miles

Centre brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

offside and nearside front axle diff seals leaking near brake drums

Pass 16 Jul 2007 93,513 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 93,513 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 92,989 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 92,982 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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HFO 750 is a 1961 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1961 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 60,016 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 HFO 750, 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 65 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 HFO 750 registered?

HFO 750 is a 1961 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 19 July 1961.

Is HFO 750 safe to buy?

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