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DYY 118B

1961 Land Rover Series 2

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,650 mi
Last recorded20,650 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1961 Land Rover Series 260,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYY 118B
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 20,650 miles

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

windscreen removed at time of test

Fail 4 May 2017 20,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

windscreen removed at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2016 20,650 miles

Offside Front slight freeplay in hub

Offside Rear slight freeplay in hub

Pass 2 May 2014 20,576 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 20,346 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 20,346 miles

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?

Based on 8,346 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
425
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 526
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 365
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 293
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 266
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DYY 118B is a 1961 Land Rover Series 2 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1961 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 60,016 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 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DYY 118B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 65 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of DYY 118B?

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What year was DYY 118B registered?

DYY 118B is a 1961 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 1 January 1961.

Is DYY 118B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYY 118B shows 6 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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