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ULU 559F

1968 Land Rover Series 2

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

4,404 mi
Last recorded4,404 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 1968 Land Rover Series 274,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULU 559F
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 4,404 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

play in both swivwel housings

Fail 10 Dec 2014 4,404 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both front swivel housings have play

Pass 13 Dec 2013 4,246 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 4,246 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 3,641 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 3,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 3,641 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perrished

offside front tyre perrished

Fail 23 Sep 2011 3,641 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre perrished

offside front tyre perrished

Pass 23 Jul 2010 3,641 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres perishing

n/s front tyre perishing

o/s front chassis corroded ( not in prescribed area )

Fail 23 Jul 2010 3,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s & o/s rear tyres perishing

n/s front tyre perishing

o/s front chassis corroded ( not in prescribed area )

Fail 8 Jun 2010 3,641 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

n/s & o/s rear tyres perishing

n/s front tyre perishing

Fail 15 Jan 2008 3,636 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

corrosion to o/s middle cross member

oil at hand brake drum

Fail 4 Dec 2006 3,374 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s wiper motor not fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2006 3,374 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s wiper motor not fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2005 2,945 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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ULU 559F is a 1968 Land Rover Series 2 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1968 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 74,840 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 ULU 559F, 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 58 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 ULU 559F registered?

ULU 559F is a 1968 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 18 June 1968.

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