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CMJ 563D

1966 Land Rover Series 2 A

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,689 mi
Last recorded72,689 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1966 Land Rover Series 2 A66,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMJ 563D
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2 A
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 72,689 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 72,668 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 70,322 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 70,322 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 68,945 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 67,415 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 67,415 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 65,477 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

offside rear brake slow

Pass 16 Mar 2013 65,477 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear brake slow

Pass 13 Mar 2012 64,080 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

front lower panels corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 61,135 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 61,562 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2010 61,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Oil leak

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 61,562 miles

rear propshaft ujs slight play

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

both front tractor joint leaking

brake pedal travel long

nsf bulkhead rusty not in precribed area

nsr brake drum chipped

oil leaks from engine ;gearbox ;and transfer box

osr brake plate stained with oil rear diff leaking oil

center belt missing pre seat belts

Pass 30 Aug 2007 59,439 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 59,430 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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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CMJ 563D is a 1966 Land Rover Series 2 A in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1966 Land Rover Series 2 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 66,157 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 2 A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CMJ 563D, 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 60 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CMJ 563D registered?

CMJ 563D is a 1966 Land Rover Series 2 A, first registered on 14 February 1966.

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