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PFF 493

1962 Land Rover Series 2 A

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,296 mi
Last recorded8,296 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1962 Land Rover Series 2 A11,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFF 493
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2 A
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 8,296 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering box cover panel corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2025 8,296 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering box cover panel corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2024 7,839 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 7,478 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 6,491 miles

Various oil leaks

Pass 9 Jan 2018 5,707 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak various ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 5,709 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 5,706 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both rears (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers inoperative (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 4,247 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 3,278 miles

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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PFF 493 is a 1962 Land Rover Series 2 A in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1962 Land Rover Series 2 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 11,139 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 A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PFF 493, 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 64 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 PFF 493 registered?

PFF 493 is a 1962 Land Rover Series 2 A, first registered on 16 July 1962.

Is PFF 493 safe to buy?

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