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GUX 228D

1966 Land Rover SERIES2

Green Petrol 2440cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,457 mi
Last recorded55,457 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1966 Land Rover SERIES255,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUX 228D
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES2
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 55,457 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 55,402 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 55,346 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 55,342 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 55,313 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 55,313 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 55,237 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 55,237 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 55,151 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 55,151 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected central leaf spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 55,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 55,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 54,968 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 54,848 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing in tread pattern

Fail 29 Jun 2017 54,848 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing in tread pattern

Pass 30 Jun 2016 54,656 miles

both rear tyres perishing in tread pattern

Fail 21 Jun 2016 54,656 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear parking brake lever bush on transfer box (3.5.1f)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn

both rear tyres perishing in tread pattern

Pass 3 Jul 2015 54,405 miles

both rear tyres perishing in tread pattern

offside rear tub assembly corroede & holed

Fail 2 Jul 2015 54,405 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres perishing in tread pattern

offside rear tub assembly corroede & holed

Pass 25 Jun 2014 54,132 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

both rear tyres perishing in tread pattern

Fail 23 Jun 2014 54,132 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

both rear tyres perishing in tread pattern

Pass 1 Jul 2013 53,697 miles

both rear tyres perishing in tread pattern

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 20 Jun 2013 53,697 miles

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

both rear tyres perishing in tread pattern

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 6 Jul 2012 53,030 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 51,893 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 50,852 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 49,959 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 49,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)

baby seat fitted

engine oil leak

Pass 12 May 2008 49,038 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 48,499 miles

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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GUX 228D is a 1966 Land Rover SERIES2 in Green with a 2,440cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GUX 228D, 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 GUX 228D registered?

GUX 228D is a 1966 Land Rover SERIES2, first registered on 4 July 1966.

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