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HGL 31H

1969 Land Rover SERIES2

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,511 mi
Last recorded97,511 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1969 Land Rover SERIES236,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGL 31H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES2
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 97,511 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both door pillers corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2015 97,511 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

door pillers slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2014 97,449 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 97,226 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front chasis rails welded

Fail 17 Apr 2013 97,226 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front chasis rails welded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 96,826 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 96,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2011

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 94,974 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2010 94,974 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2009 94,114 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 94,114 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 93,349 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 93,349 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 92,467 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 92,467 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 91,784 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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HGL 31H is a 1969 Land Rover SERIES2 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1969 Land Rover SERIES2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 36,630 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 HGL 31H, 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 57 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 HGL 31H registered?

HGL 31H is a 1969 Land Rover SERIES2, first registered on 9 October 1969.

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