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PSY 462

1961 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,828 mi
Last recorded71,828 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1961 Land Rover 10954,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSY 462
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 71,828 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

lower chasis some parts sprayed with under body sealer

n/s/r tyre inner wall parished

o/s/r tyre inner wall parished

Pass 24 Aug 2012 71,089 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2012 71,082 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 28 May 2011 70,166 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 69,131 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2010 69,128 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 66,509 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2009 66,505 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover 109?

Based on 34,711 MOT tests across 4,632 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
625
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
4,632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,564
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,754
Stop lamp not working 1,452
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,166
position lamp(s) not working 1,056
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PSY 462 is a 1961 Land Rover 109 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 1961 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 54,576 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 109 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PSY 462, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 109 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 65 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PSY 462 registered?

PSY 462 is a 1961 Land Rover 109, first registered on 31 December 1961.

Is PSY 462 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSY 462 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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