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AFJ 835A

1963 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,333 mi
Last recorded69,333 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1963 Land Rover Series 2A56,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFJ 835A
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 69,333 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Various areas of slight corrosion on chassis at time of test.

Pass 10 Nov 2016 67,617 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear U/J ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 67,617 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear U/J ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 83,144 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight corrosion at front bulkhead and floor area at time of test.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 83,144 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 55,429 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 55,364 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 49,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s middle body mount slight corosion,o/s/r tyre side wall slight perrished,underside body/chassis corosion.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 47,024 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slight uneven wear.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 45,848 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 45,788 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 44,373 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2A?

Based on 6,074 MOT tests across 626 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
626
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 410
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 234
Stop lamp not working 191
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 144
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 139
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AFJ 835A is a 1963 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1963 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 56,857 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 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AFJ 835A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2A typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 63 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AFJ 835A is a 1963 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 4 November 1963.

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