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VFF 291

1962 Land Rover Series

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,383 mi
Last recorded67,383 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 1962 Land Rover Series67,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFF 291
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 67,383 miles

Slight play at steering wheel

Pass 13 Dec 2017 67,101 miles

Slight play at steering wheel

Pass 8 Dec 2016 66,421 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

steering wheel cover slightly cracked

Fail 11 Nov 2016 66,421 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear brake back plate damp

steering wheel cover cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2015 65,248 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 64,613 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 67,443 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front swivels slight leak

oil leak

osr brake back plate damp

Fail 25 Mar 2013 67,443 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front swivels slight leak

oil leak

osr brake back plate damp

Pass 23 Mar 2012 67,433 miles

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

front diff output seal leaking

nearside front swivel seal leaking

offside rear hub seal leaking

rear diff output seal leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2011 67,443 miles

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

rear diff leaking oil onto flexi hose

Pass 27 Mar 2010 67,443 miles

Oil leak

slight play in front propshaft

Pass 11 Mar 2009 67,443 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 67,443 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2009 67,443 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2008 67,443 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 67,443 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 67,443 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 67,443 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
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VFF 291 is a 1962 Land Rover Series in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1962 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 67,242 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VFF 291, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 64 years old, this Land Rover Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VFF 291 registered?

VFF 291 is a 1962 Land Rover Series, first registered on 1 July 1962.

Is VFF 291 safe to buy?

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