MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,452 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
both front hub seals seeping
chassis has weld repairs
not all brake pipes visable
underbody corrosion
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front hub seals seeping
chassis has weld repairs
not all brake pipes visable
underbody corrosion
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2 A?
Based on 1,003 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KGW 878A is a 1963 Land Rover Series 2 A in Green with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1963 Land Rover Series 2 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 85,637 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 A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KGW 878A, 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 63 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was KGW 878A registered?
KGW 878A is a 1963 Land Rover Series 2 A, first registered on 6 February 1963.
Is KGW 878A safe to buy?
The MOT history for KGW 878A shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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