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ANK 260G

1978 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,450 mi
Last recorded4,450 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Series 2A62,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANK 260G
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2014 4,450 miles

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

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

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

front body pannels corroding

non pescribed outer rigger corroded o/s front

Pass 15 Nov 2013 3,763 miles

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

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

brakes noisey on road test

Pass 14 Nov 2012 2,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

o/s front bumper mounting slight corrosion

o/s rear non pescribed area near bump stop corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2011 2,612 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

o/s rear drum not new slight misting oil on it

prop shaft worn

Pass 5 Aug 2010 760 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 2 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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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ANK 260G is a 1978 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 62,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ANK 260G, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ANK 260G registered?

ANK 260G is a 1978 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 5 December 1978.

Is ANK 260G safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANK 260G shows 6 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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