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FRK 457D

1966 Land Rover SERIES2

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

7,874 mi
Last recorded7,874 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1966 Land Rover SERIES255,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRK 457D
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES2
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2018 7,874 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 7,831 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 7,830 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 7,324 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 6,318 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 4,837 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

speedo cable touching exhaust

Pass 26 Jul 2011 4,837 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

speedo cable touching exhaust

Pass 23 Jul 2010 24,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,175 miles

corrosion throughout chassis corrosion to bulk head

Pass 16 Nov 2007 22,209 miles

brake pipes showing corrosion

chassis showing corrosion various places

exhaust corroded

flexy brake hoses ferules corroded

front brake imbalance on limmit

light switch faulty

slight play in front sphere jolnts

tyres perrished allround

Pass 1 Dec 2006 22,082 miles

advises as test no.151542436393

Fail 28 Nov 2006 22,082 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 21,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES2?

Based on 1,135 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
403
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Stop lamp not working 39
Headlamp not working on main beam 39
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 36
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FRK 457D is a 1966 Land Rover SERIES2 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1966 Land Rover SERIES2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 55,313 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover SERIES2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FRK 457D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES2 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 60 years old, this Land Rover SERIES2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FRK 457D registered?

FRK 457D is a 1966 Land Rover SERIES2, first registered on 21 September 1966.

Is FRK 457D safe to buy?

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