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PNH 559

1962 Land Rover 2A

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,300 mi
Last recorded70,300 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 1962 Land Rover 2A60,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNH 559
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 70,300 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

chassis has corrosion

front springs corroded

front tyres perished

offside front sill corroded

rear springs corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Dec 2015 70,207 miles

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

all four tyres perished

offside front side light dim

oil leak

propshaft has slight play up and down

rear springs corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2014 70,104 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 70,019 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 69,924 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 68,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 68,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 68,861 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 68,487 miles

nearside front globe joint cover split

offside globe joint cover missing

Pass 19 Dec 2007 68,016 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2007 67,293 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 67,034 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 2A?

Based on 4,860 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 150
Stop lamp not working 127
brake binding 111
position lamp(s) not working 107
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PNH 559 is a 1962 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1962 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 60,571 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PNH 559, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was PNH 559 registered?

PNH 559 is a 1962 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 20 June 1962.

Is PNH 559 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNH 559 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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