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AJN 485A

1962 Land Rover Series 2A

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,515 mi
Last recorded45,515 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1962 Land Rover Series 2A62,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJN 485A
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 45,515 miles

drivers wiper blade split

Fail 18 Mar 2016 45,513 miles

Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

drivers wiper blade split

Pass 16 Dec 2006 41,830 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 41,823 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 41,702 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 41,702 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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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AJN 485A is a 1962 Land Rover Series 2A in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1962 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 62,221 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 AJN 485A, 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 64 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJN 485A?

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What year was AJN 485A registered?

AJN 485A is a 1962 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 8 May 1962.

Is AJN 485A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJN 485A shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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