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965 HTJ

1959 Land Rover Series 2

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,227 mi
Last recorded6,227 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1959 Land Rover Series 243,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration965 HTJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 6,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey

n/s/r gearbox mounting rubber bonding failed

steel brake pipe front/rear showing corrosion

steel brake pipe running around n/s/f brake backplate showing corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2009 5,533 miles

front tyres showing wear

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey

rear body crossmember corroding

rear propshaft front flange slightly loose

Pass 6 Oct 2008 4,534 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

front n/s brake binding

limited reserve travel on handbrake

no wiper fitted to n/s windscreen

rear body crossmembers corroding

Pass 8 Oct 2007 4,011 miles

brake pull to n/s/f

n/s and o/s/f hub swivels leaking oil

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear body crossmembers corroded

steering box leaking oil

Pass 3 Oct 2006 2,288 miles

all tyres cracking on outer sidewall casings.

both front service brakes binding slightly in forward direction.

no wiper fitted at l/h/f position.

slight fuel leak at injector pump housing underside.

smoke emissions - visual check only.

Pass 6 Oct 2005 1,264 miles

rear exhaust pipe corroding

slight brake pull to nearside

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

steering relay upper ball joint slighty out of alignment

Fail 6 Oct 2005 1,264 miles

slight brake pull to nearside

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

rear exhaust pipe corroding

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

steering relay upper ball joint slighty out of alignment

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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965 HTJ is a 1959 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1959 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 43,795 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 965 HTJ, 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 67 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 965 HTJ registered?

965 HTJ is a 1959 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 6 April 1959.

Is 965 HTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 965 HTJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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