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997 CXX

1961 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,282 mi
Last recorded52,282 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1961 Land Rover Series 260,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration997 CXX
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2024 52,282 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 52,136 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 52,091 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 51,490 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 51,248 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 50,863 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 50,711 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 50,165 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 49,534 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 48,441 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 48,058 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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997 CXX is a 1961 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 100%.

Across all 1961 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 60,016 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 997 CXX, 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 65 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 997 CXX registered?

997 CXX is a 1961 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 4 December 1961.

Is 997 CXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 997 CXX shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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