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KSV 561

1958 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,797 mi
Last recorded64,797 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1958 Land Rover Series 240,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSV 561
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1958
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 64,797 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)

both front leaf springs slightly corroded

both front swivel joint seals seeping

nearside a pillar holed through corrosion

nearside rear axle seeping from joint with hub

oil leaks from gearbox, transfer box and both diffs

Pass 25 Nov 2010 64,797 miles

front diff. input seal leaking

gearbox oil leak

rear floor cossmembers excessively corroded

transfer box oil leak

transfer box rear output shaft has play in it

Fail 23 Nov 2010 64,797 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front diff. input seal leaking

gearbox oil leak

rear floor cossmembers excessively corroded

transfer box oil leak

transfer box rear output shaft has play in it

Pass 10 Aug 2009 64,797 miles

off side front spring shackle upper bush has play in it

rear floor crossmembers excessively corroded

transfer box rear output shaft has play in it

Pass 20 Aug 2008 64,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 64,767 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 54,767 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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KSV 561 is a 1958 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1958 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 40,901 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KSV 561, 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 68 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 KSV 561 registered?

KSV 561 is a 1958 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 31 December 1958.

Is KSV 561 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSV 561 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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