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493 NDE

1962 Land Rover Series 2 A

Grey Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,551 mi
Last recorded62,551 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 1962 Land Rover Series 2 A11,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration493 NDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2 A
Year1962
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 62,551 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 62,505 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 62,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

slight oil leak from n/s/f hub assemly

Pass 2 Nov 2012 62,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 62,502 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 62,502 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 62,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 62,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 62,501 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight oil leak from n/s/f tractor joint

Pass 12 Nov 2008 62,480 miles

ADVISE N/S/F TRACTOR JOINT HAS SLIGHT LEAK

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 62,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 62,417 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak from n/s/f hub oil seal

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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493 NDE is a 1962 Land Rover Series 2 A in Grey with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1962 Land Rover Series 2 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 11,139 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 493 NDE, 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 64 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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493 NDE is a 1962 Land Rover Series 2 A, first registered on 26 March 1962.

Is 493 NDE safe to buy?

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