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968 XEH

1962 Land Rover 2A

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,339 mi
Last recorded89,339 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1962 Land Rover 2A60,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration968 XEH
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 89,339 miles

All tyres cracking but no cords visible

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

Slight oil leak from n/s and o/s front hub assemblies

corrosion to n/s centre chassis but not within area of body mountings

Pass 3 Jun 2016 89,198 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE/TRANSMISSION

SLIGHT LEAK FROM N/S AND O/S HUB ASSEMBLIES

Fail 31 May 2016 89,192 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE/TRANSMISSION

SLIGHT LEAK FROM N/S AND O/S HUB ASSEMBLIES

Pass 25 Jul 2014 88,756 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 88,681 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 88,431 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 88,293 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 87,891 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 87,565 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 87,365 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 87,149 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 86,999 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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968 XEH is a 1962 Land Rover 2A in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1962 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 60,571 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 968 XEH, 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 64 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 968 XEH registered?

968 XEH is a 1962 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 1 October 1962.

Is 968 XEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 968 XEH 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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