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662 XUK

1973 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,045 mi
Last recorded71,045 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 253,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration662 XUK
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 71,045 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 71,033 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

transfer case leaking onto handbrake shoes

Pass 25 Apr 2008 71,002 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 71,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 May 2006 70,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front and rear brakes slight imbalance

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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662 XUK is a 1973 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 53,517 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 662 XUK, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 662 XUK registered?

662 XUK is a 1973 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 27 March 1973.

Is 662 XUK safe to buy?

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