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553 MWC

1963 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,764 mi
Last recorded36,764 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1963 Land Rover Series 2A56,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration553 MWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2013 36,764 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 36,686 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 36,570 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 36,439 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 36,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 85,344 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2A?

Based on 6,074 MOT tests across 626 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
626
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 410
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 234
Stop lamp not working 191
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 144
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 139
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553 MWC is a 1963 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1963 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 56,857 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 553 MWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2A typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 63 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 553 MWC registered?

553 MWC is a 1963 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 10 October 1963.

Is 553 MWC safe to buy?

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