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CBU 196B

1976 Land Rover Series 2 A

Green Petrol 2249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,537 mi
Last recorded69,537 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBU 196B
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2 A
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,249cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 69,537 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 68,730 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 68,730 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 67,105 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM REQUIRES REALIGNMENT. TOUCHING BODY

Fail 29 Apr 2013 67,097 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM REQUIRES REALIGNMENT. TOUCHING BODY

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 67,735 miles

exhaust loose at manifold

Pass 29 Mar 2011 66,733 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 66,727 miles

Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 66,543 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2 A?

Based on 1,003 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
457
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 27
brake binding 22
Stop lamp not working 22
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CBU 196B is a 1976 Land Rover Series 2 A in Green with a 2,249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 2 A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CBU 196B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 A typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 50 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CBU 196B registered?

CBU 196B is a 1976 Land Rover Series 2 A, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is CBU 196B safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBU 196B shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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