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WPO 680

1969 Land Rover Series 2 A

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,354 mi
Last recorded71,354 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 1969 Land Rover Series 2 A43,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPO 680
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2 A
Year1969
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 71,354 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative inside car (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 71,354 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel Brake pedal going down to floor (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative inside car (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2014 71,251 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 71,250 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 71,027 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 71,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front prop shaft front UJ has wear

Rear prop shaft front UJ has wear

Pass 27 Jan 2012 70,951 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 70,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 70,797 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 70,797 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 70,783 miles

tyres cracked on tread not dangerous

Fail 7 Aug 2009 70,783 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyres cracked on tread not dangerous

Pass 25 Apr 2007 70,724 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 70,630 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2 A?

Based on 1,003 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
457
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 27
brake binding 22
Stop lamp not working 22
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WPO 680 is a 1969 Land Rover Series 2 A in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1969 Land Rover Series 2 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 43,089 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 A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WPO 680, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 A typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 57 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WPO 680 registered?

WPO 680 is a 1969 Land Rover Series 2 A, first registered on 1 November 1969.

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