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KGW 878A

1963 Land Rover Series 2 A

Green Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,452 mi
Last recorded82,452 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1963 Land Rover Series 2 A85,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGW 878A
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2 A
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 82,452 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 82,452 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 82,354 miles

both front hub seals seeping

chassis has weld repairs

not all brake pipes visable

underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2014 82,354 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 82,277 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 82,233 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 81,420 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 81,404 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 81,386 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 81,386 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 81,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 81,359 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 81,329 miles

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.

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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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.

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