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HLO 226C

1965 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,593 mi
Last recorded42,593 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1965 Land Rover Series 2A51,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLO 226C
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 42,593 miles

Nearside front forward track rod end gaiter deteriorating

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Various oil leaks

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 42,523 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general underside of vehicle covered in mud

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

various oil leaks

Fail 27 Jul 2015 42,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general underside of vehicle covered in mud

offside front track rod threads deteriorated and have slight play

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

rear silencer exhaust joint to centre has a minor leak of gases

various oil leaks

Pass 29 May 2014 42,478 miles

All rear brake ferrules corroded

Chip in windscreen

Front brake ferrules corroding

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside front tyre slightly feathered on inner edge

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Various oil leaks

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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HLO 226C is a 1965 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HLO 226C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HLO 226C registered?

HLO 226C is a 1965 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 5 November 1965.

Is HLO 226C safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLO 226C shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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