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YAF 599A

1960 Land Rover SERIES2

Red Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,861 mi
Last recorded9,861 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1960 Land Rover SERIES226,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAF 599A
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES2
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 9,861 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 9,452 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 9,323 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 9,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 9,089 miles

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

Centre Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

n/s & o/s front axle hubs slight oil seepage

Pass 17 Apr 2009 9,048 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

n/s & o/s front hubs have a slight seepage of oil

Pass 12 Apr 2008 8,991 miles

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

centre cross member corroded and weak

Pass 16 Apr 2007 8,920 miles

Oil leak

chassis surface rust

Pass 19 Apr 2006 8,808 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 8,795 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both front shock absorbers damp

slight smoke from exhaust

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES2?

Based on 1,135 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
403
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Stop lamp not working 39
Headlamp not working on main beam 39
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 36
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YAF 599A is a 1960 Land Rover SERIES2 in Red with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1960 Land Rover SERIES2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 26,943 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 SERIES2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YAF 599A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES2 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 66 years old, this Land Rover SERIES2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YAF 599A registered?

YAF 599A is a 1960 Land Rover SERIES2, first registered on 14 November 1960.

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