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489 CWY

1963 Land Rover Series 2 A

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,408 mi
Last recorded22,408 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1963 Land Rover Series 2 A85,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration489 CWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2 A
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2017 22,408 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 22,408 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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489 CWY is a 1963 Land Rover Series 2 A in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1963 Land Rover Series 2 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 85,637 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 489 CWY, 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 63 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 489 CWY?

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What year was 489 CWY registered?

489 CWY is a 1963 Land Rover Series 2 A, first registered on 1 September 1963.

Is 489 CWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 489 CWY shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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