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FGL 209F

1968 Land Rover Series 2A

Beige Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

59,255 mi
Last recorded59,255 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 1968 Land Rover Series 2A46,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGL 209F
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1968
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 59,255 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 59,251 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (fuel tank) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (shock absorber) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 58,894 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 58,890 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 57,780 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 57,773 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 56,916 miles

Nearside gear box mounting broken

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 56,916 miles

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering relay (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside gear box mounting broken

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 56,676 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 56,523 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 56,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 55,680 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 55,427 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 55,427 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 54,925 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 54,925 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 6 May 2011 53,724 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 53,724 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 52,496 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 50,863 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 50,193 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 50,191 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 47,698 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 47,698 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil filler cap missing

Pass 3 Apr 2006 45,494 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 45,494 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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FGL 209F is a 1968 Land Rover Series 2A in Beige with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 1968 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 46,375 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 FGL 209F, 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 58 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FGL 209F registered?

FGL 209F is a 1968 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 18 March 1968.

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The MOT history for FGL 209F shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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