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PLB 863E

1967 Land Rover Series 2A

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

34,962 mi
Last recorded34,962 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1967 Land Rover Series 2A58,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLB 863E
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2018 34,962 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2016 34,532 miles

Cracking in treads on the o/s/rear tyre

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Centre (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seats missing

Pass 11 Nov 2013 34,389 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 34,121 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 34,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 33,350 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 33,348 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 31,972 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 31,972 miles

Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,264 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 31,230 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 31,228 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 31,226 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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PLB 863E is a 1967 Land Rover Series 2A in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1967 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 58,459 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 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PLB 863E, 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 59 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 PLB 863E registered?

PLB 863E is a 1967 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 12 May 1967.

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