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224 XUG

1958 Land Rover Series 2

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,069 mi
Last recorded30,069 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1958 Land Rover Series 240,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration224 XUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1958
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 30,069 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 24,387 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 24,387 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 28,317 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 27,966 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 25,770 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 25,736 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 20,044 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 20,044 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 11,792 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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224 XUG is a 1958 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 224 XUG, 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 224 XUG registered?

224 XUG is a 1958 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 6 November 1958.

Is 224 XUG safe to buy?

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