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APA 798A

1962 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,441 mi
Last recorded23,441 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1962 Land Rover Series 2A62,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPA 798A
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 23,441 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 23,441 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 23,441 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 23,441 miles

Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

n/s/f inner arch loose

n/s/r back plate damp

o/s/f inner arch slightly loose

Pass 8 Feb 2013 23,441 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 23,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 19 Jan 2012 22,485 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

brakes pulling slightly to left

nearside front chassis corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2012 22,453 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

brakes pulling slightly to left

nearside front chassis corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 21,523 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 21,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 20,105 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 20,105 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 18,345 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 18,345 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 17,627 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 17,627 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 16,340 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 16,328 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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APA 798A is a 1962 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 APA 798A, 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.

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APA 798A is a 1962 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 19 December 1962.

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