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MFO 687

1960 Land Rover Series 2

Green Diesel 2051cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,329 mi
Last recorded57,329 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 1960 Land Rover Series 256,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFO 687
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,051cc
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 57,329 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 57,329 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light o/s and n/s (1.2.1e)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 56,873 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 56,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt propshaft (2.4.G.4c)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 56,012 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 56,012 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 55,633 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 55,633 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 54,805 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,805 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 52,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 52,539 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 50,277 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 50,277 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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MFO 687 is a 1960 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,051cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MFO 687, 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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What year was MFO 687 registered?

MFO 687 is a 1960 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 14 April 1960.

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