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KCK 497H

1961 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,004 mi
Last recorded89,004 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 1961 Land Rover Series 260,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCK 497H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 89,004 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 88,994 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 88,920 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 88,919 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 88,830 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 88,830 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 88,722 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 88,306 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 88,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 87,675 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 87,624 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 87,525 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?

Based on 8,346 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
425
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 526
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 365
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 293
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 266
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KCK 497H is a 1961 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1961 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 60,016 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 KCK 497H, 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 65 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KCK 497H registered?

KCK 497H is a 1961 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 31 December 1961.

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