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FRP 678C

1965 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

3,674 mi
Last recorded3,674 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1965 Land Rover Series 2A51,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRP 678C
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 3,674 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 3,668 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 3,615 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 3,615 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

oil leaks from n/s/ o/s front axle hubs leaking onto tyres

Pass 17 Apr 2014 3,554 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 3,554 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 3,514 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 3,460 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 3,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 3,339 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 3,339 miles

Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2010 2,910 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 2,888 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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FRP 678C is a 1965 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1965 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 51,946 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 FRP 678C, 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 61 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 FRP 678C registered?

FRP 678C is a 1965 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 5 November 1965.

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