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MVS 260

1962 Land Rover Pick Up

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,721 mi
Last recorded72,721 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVS 260
MakeLand Rover
ModelPick Up
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 72,721 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s/f steering swivel leaking oil slightly

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 72,612 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 72,456 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 72,223 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 72,218 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 71,791 miles

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

Oil leak

chassis corroded but not excessive

rear body excessively corroded but outside prescribed area

Fail 20 May 2009 71,791 miles

Front Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Oil leak

chassis corroded but not excessive

rear body excessively corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 7 May 2008 71,650 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

nearside front floor corroded

Fail 6 May 2008 71,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2007 71,342 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 71,340 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

engine oil preasure swith leaking

nearside front tractor joint leaking

nearside front tyre inner sidewall perished

visual smokecheck only

Pass 8 Mar 2006 71,003 miles

gearbox very noisey

nearside front tractor joint seal leaking slightly

oil leak

How Reliable is the Land Rover Pick Up?

Based on 2,252 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
629
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 72
Stop lamp not working 69
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 55
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MVS 260 is a 1962 Land Rover Pick Up in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Pick Up fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MVS 260, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 64 years old, this Land Rover Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MVS 260 registered?

MVS 260 is a 1962 Land Rover Pick Up, first registered on 13 December 1962.

Is MVS 260 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVS 260 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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