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MSL 823

1962 Land Rover Series 2A

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,351 mi
Last recorded66,351 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1962 Land Rover Series 2A62,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSL 823
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 66,351 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 66,297 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 65,587 miles

rear brakes have slight imbalance across the axle

Pass 23 Jan 2018 64,712 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 64,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 64,695 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 64,595 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 64,480 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 64,409 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded

various areas of corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2011 21,908 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

slight oil leak from both front swivel housings

Fail 12 Mar 2011 21,891 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

slight oil leak from both front swivel housings

Pass 12 Apr 2010 21,397 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front hub seals leaking

Fail 1 Apr 2010 21,393 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front hub seals leaking

o/s/ wiper blkade deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2008 20,643 miles

Oil leak

front axle oil seals leaking

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 20,643 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

front axle oil seals leaking

Pass 24 Oct 2007 20,056 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s drag link end dust cov er split.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 19,482 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 18,583 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2A?

Based on 6,074 MOT tests across 626 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
626
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 410
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 234
Stop lamp not working 191
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 144
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 139
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MSL 823 is a 1962 Land Rover Series 2A in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1962 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 62,221 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MSL 823, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2A typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 64 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MSL 823 registered?

MSL 823 is a 1962 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 3 May 1962.

Is MSL 823 safe to buy?

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