MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,865 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
chassis and floor pan very dirty and clogged with mud
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
chassis and floor pan very dirty and clogged with mud
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
n/s/f tyre perrished
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
n/s/f tyre perrished
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
o/s/r tyre perished
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
o/s/r tyre perished
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?
Based on 8,346 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HMV 260K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2 in Black with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1971 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 54,695 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 HMV 260K, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of HMV 260K?
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What year was HMV 260K registered?
HMV 260K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 27 October 1971.
Is HMV 260K safe to buy?
The MOT history for HMV 260K shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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