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ACY 272A

1961 Land Rover Series 2

Bronze Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

68,314 mi
Last recorded68,314 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1961 Land Rover Series 260,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACY 272A
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1961
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2013 68,314 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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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ACY 272A is a 1961 Land Rover Series 2 in Bronze with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ACY 272A, 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 ACY 272A registered?

ACY 272A is a 1961 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 19 June 1961.

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