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740 DPX

1962 Land Rover Series 2A

Blue Lpg 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

9,706 mi
Last recorded9,706 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1962 Land Rover Series 2A62,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration740 DPX
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 9,706 miles

o/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 31 Jul 2015 9,190 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 8,590 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 7,992 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 7,701 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 7,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 7,201 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 6,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 5,961 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 5,264 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 5,264 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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740 DPX is a 1962 Land Rover Series 2A in Blue with a 2,286cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1962 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 62,221 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 740 DPX, 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 64 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 740 DPX registered?

740 DPX is a 1962 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 1 January 1962.

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The MOT history for 740 DPX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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