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SGV 163

1961 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,336 mi
Last recorded54,336 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1961 Land Rover Series 260,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGV 163
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 54,336 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 54,335 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced faulty connection (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 54,290 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 54,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe inadequately supported main along chassis (3.6.B.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 54,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 54,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 53,503 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2009 53,491 miles

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

Centre brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 53,279 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 53,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2006 53,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 53,092 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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SGV 163 is a 1961 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 SGV 163, 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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SGV 163 is a 1961 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 14 July 1961.

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