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MRX 172E

1967 Land Rover SERIES2

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

22,430 mi
Last recorded22,430 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRX 172E
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES2
Year1967
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 22,430 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 15,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 6,805 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 4,872 miles

Advise anti slip provision on brake pedal slightly worn

Advise n/s/f leaf spring bushes

Gaitor missing around front propshaft

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/F Hub seal leaking

Rear leaf spring bushes slightly worn (all of them n/s and o/s)

advise anti slip provision slightly worn on clutch pedal

Fail 12 Aug 2013 4,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Advise anti slip provision on brake pedal slightly worn

Advise n/s/f leaf spring bushes

Gaitor missing around front propshaft

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/F Hub seal leaking

Rear leaf spring bushes slightly worn (all of them n/s and o/s)

advise anti slip provision slightly worn on clutch pedal

Pass 15 Aug 2012 1,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 98,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 95,985 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear no plates starting to delaminate

Fail 23 Jun 2010 95,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front and rear no plates starting to delaminate

Pass 24 Jun 2009 93,405 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 93,403 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 May 2008 90,011 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 90,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 85,304 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 85,303 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all mounting bushes leaf springs worn

rear prop loose at gear box end

Pass 20 Sep 2005 83,132 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 83,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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MRX 172E is a 1967 Land Rover SERIES2 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MRX 172E, 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 59 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 MRX 172E registered?

MRX 172E is a 1967 Land Rover SERIES2, first registered on 22 July 1967.

Is MRX 172E safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRX 172E shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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