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HNU 390C

1965 Land Rover Series 2 A

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,266 mi
Last recorded35,266 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1965 Land Rover Series 2 A31,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNU 390C
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2 A
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 35,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

oil diff engine and gearbox

Pass 9 Oct 2017 34,201 miles

both headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated

slight play in front upper & lower swivel pins

Pass 19 Apr 2016 33,493 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2015 32,981 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 30,722 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 30,711 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 28,740 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 28,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 25,133 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 24,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2011 17,663 miles

all indicator lens are slightly discoloured

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 31 Mar 2011 175,687 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

all indicator lens are slightly discoloured

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 9 Mar 2010 11,659 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 6,389 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2008 2,469 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 2,210 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2 A?

Based on 1,003 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
457
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 27
brake binding 22
Stop lamp not working 22
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HNU 390C is a 1965 Land Rover Series 2 A in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1965 Land Rover Series 2 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 31,721 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 2 A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HNU 390C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 A typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 61 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HNU 390C registered?

HNU 390C is a 1965 Land Rover Series 2 A, first registered on 7 September 1965.

Is HNU 390C safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNU 390C shows 16 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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