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PFF 498

1961 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,466 mi
Last recorded96,466 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1961 Land Rover Series 260,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFF 498
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 96,466 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 95,904 miles

chassis corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 95,636 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 95,521 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

chassis corroded

exhaust system is heavily corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 94,138 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 94,138 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2013 92,803 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 90,679 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 85,015 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 22,157 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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PFF 498 is a 1961 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PFF 498, 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 PFF 498 registered?

PFF 498 is a 1961 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 17 March 1961.

Is PFF 498 safe to buy?

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