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971 XUH

1960 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,258 mi
Last recorded82,258 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 1960 Land Rover Series 256,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration971 XUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 82,258 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 82,258 miles

both rear hub oil seals leaking

exhuast system corroded

Fail 16 May 2016 82,258 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

both rear hub oil seals leaking

exhuast system corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 82,258 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear brake hubs damp

Pass 5 Nov 2013 82,258 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 82,258 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 82,258 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 88,242 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 33,366 miles

slight foot brake travel,may require brakes adjusting

Pass 24 Jan 2008 32,669 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 32,667 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring fitted in such a way that the axle is misaligned (2.4.B.1e)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

misfire on engine

slight leak aronud rear hubs

exhaust slightly blowing

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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971 XUH is a 1960 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1960 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 56,632 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 971 XUH, 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 66 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 971 XUH registered?

971 XUH is a 1960 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 21 June 1960.

Is 971 XUH safe to buy?

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