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VYG 768

1958 Land Rover Series 2

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

39,295 mi
Last recorded39,295 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1958 Land Rover Series 240,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYG 768
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1958
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 39,295 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 2,334 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 97,467 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 97,467 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 94,243 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 94,243 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2010
Fail 15 Jul 2010

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 85,241 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 85,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 80,530 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 80,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 76,912 miles

ALL tyre have sidewalls cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2006 72,310 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 72,310 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 69,728 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 69,726 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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VYG 768 is a 1958 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VYG 768, 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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What year was VYG 768 registered?

VYG 768 is a 1958 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 8 August 1958.

Is VYG 768 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYG 768 shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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