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JPF 979C

1965 Land Rover Series 2 A

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,281 mi
Last recorded21,281 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1965 Land Rover Series 2 A31,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPF 979C
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2 A
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2016 21,281 miles

Nearside Front bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 20,065 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre outer wall perrishing

oil leak

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2 A?

Based on 1,003 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
457
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 27
brake binding 22
Stop lamp not working 22
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JPF 979C is a 1965 Land Rover Series 2 A in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1965 Land Rover Series 2 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 31,721 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 2 A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JPF 979C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 A typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 61 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JPF 979C registered?

JPF 979C is a 1965 Land Rover Series 2 A, first registered on 5 August 1965.

Is JPF 979C safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPF 979C shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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