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KFF 974

1961 Land Rover SERIES2

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,144 mi
Last recorded84,144 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1961 Land Rover SERIES268,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFF 974
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES2
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 84,144 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 84,033 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 84,033 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 83,798 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding when turned by hand

Pass 12 Jan 2015 83,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 83,280 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 82,647 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 82,641 miles

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

Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2011 81,487 miles

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 81,487 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 80,983 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 80,974 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 79,556 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 79,556 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 79,068 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front wiper not clearing screen

offside front out rigger corroded

offside rear rebound strap broken

Fail 27 Sep 2007 79,068 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front wiper not clearing screen

offside front out rigger corroded

offside rear rebound strap broken

Pass 26 Jul 2006 79,032 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 79,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2005

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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KFF 974 is a 1961 Land Rover SERIES2 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1961 Land Rover SERIES2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 68,460 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 KFF 974, 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 65 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 KFF 974 registered?

KFF 974 is a 1961 Land Rover SERIES2, first registered on 24 November 1961.

Is KFF 974 safe to buy?

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