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RVJ 296

1958 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

38,347 mi
Last recorded38,347 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1958 Land Rover Series 240,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVJ 296
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1958
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 38,347 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,283 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 37,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 37,972 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 37,782 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 37,782 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 35,978 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2010 35,978 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,105 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 33,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,529 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 31,513 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 27,371 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 27,371 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,729 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 19,728 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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RVJ 296 is a 1958 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1958 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 40,901 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 RVJ 296, 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 68 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RVJ 296 is a 1958 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 23 April 1958.

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