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FRO 623L

1972 Land Rover Series 2

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,170 mi
Last recorded91,170 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 270,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRO 623L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 91,170 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 18 Nov 2013 91,770 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 91,170 miles

offside front hub has slight leak

rear pro shaft joint front has slight movement

Pass 22 Feb 2011 91,170 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 91,170 miles

Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 91,170 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 91,170 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 91,170 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 91,169 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 91,169 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Oil leak around handbrake drum, may work onto handbrake shoes.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 91,169 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 91,169 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pedal pulsating with reading flutuation †n/s/r brake reading slight fluctuation †front brake readings 25% lower than previous test

Fail 16 Oct 2006 91,169 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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FRO 623L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 2 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 70,531 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 FRO 623L, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of FRO 623L?

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What year was FRO 623L registered?

FRO 623L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is FRO 623L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRO 623L shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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