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693 SYB

1963 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,034 mi
Last recorded96,034 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 1963 Land Rover Series 2A56,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration693 SYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 96,034 miles

Gearbox cross member corroded

Slight leak from clutch flexi hose.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 95,967 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 95,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 95,762 miles

Both front swivels have slifgt oil seepage.

O/S/F and O/S/R tyre sidewalls cracking.

Oil leak

Slight play in N/S/F lower shock absorber bushes.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 95,685 miles

Both front swivels have slight oil seepage

O/S/R tyre inner sidewall starting to crack.

Oil leak

Slight play in N/S/F lower shock absorber bushes.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 95,361 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 95,126 miles
Pass 23 May 2010 94,455 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 93,989 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 93,673 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 92,845 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 92,312 miles

both front swivel joints leaking

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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693 SYB is a 1963 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 693 SYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 693 SYB registered?

693 SYB is a 1963 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 25 January 1963.

Is 693 SYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 693 SYB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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