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PAS 721

1962 Land Rover Series 2

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,985 mi
Last recorded56,985 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1962 Land Rover Series 243,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAS 721
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 56,985 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulkhead/door hinge (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 56,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulkhead/door hinge (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 55,763 miles

NSF & OSF hubs leaking

Fail 14 Dec 2015 55,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

NSF & OSF hubs leaking

Pass 5 Dec 2014 54,256 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 52,278 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 51,222 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 51,222 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

strater motor sticks

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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PAS 721 is a 1962 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1962 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 43,365 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 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PAS 721, 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 64 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PAS 721?

You can check the full history of PAS 721 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PAS 721 registered?

PAS 721 is a 1962 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 1 September 1962.

Is PAS 721 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAS 721 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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