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NFW 985F

1968 Land Rover Series 2A

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,972 mi
Last recorded112,972 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 1968 Land Rover Series 2A46,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFW 985F
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1968
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 112,972 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 112,942 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 8,750 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 3,565 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 98,547 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 89,779 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 82,225 miles

steering slightly heavy

Pass 6 Feb 2013 67,809 miles

visual check smoke test ok

Fail 1 Feb 2013 67,744 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

visual check smoke test ok

Pass 2 Feb 2012 58,771 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 50,817 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 40,725 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 30,397 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 30,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 22,829 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 15,292 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 5,938 miles

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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NFW 985F is a 1968 Land Rover Series 2A in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1968 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 46,375 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NFW 985F, 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 58 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 NFW 985F registered?

NFW 985F is a 1968 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 1 March 1968.

Is NFW 985F safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFW 985F shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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