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8572 VF

1961 Land Rover 2A

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

4,922 mi
Last recorded4,922 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1961 Land Rover 2A53,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8572 VF
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 4,922 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 4,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 4,530 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 4,012 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 3,066 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 2,386 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 1,395 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 814 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 325 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 99,491 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 98,318 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 96,954 miles

Considerable imbalance,front brakes(21%)

Front of rear prop u/j worn.

Offside mirror cracked.

Rear body crossmembers corroding.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 95,809 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 2A?

Based on 4,860 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 150
Stop lamp not working 127
brake binding 111
position lamp(s) not working 107
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8572 VF is a 1961 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1961 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 53,639 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8572 VF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 2A typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 65 years old, this Land Rover 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8572 VF registered?

8572 VF is a 1961 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 19 July 1961.

Is 8572 VF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8572 VF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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