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RGD 412G

1968 Land Rover Series 2

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,594 mi
Last recorded22,594 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1968 Land Rover Series 274,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGD 412G
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 22,594 miles

Rear Floor support crossmembers x 2 Corroded.

Fail 12 Jun 2018 22,593 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil filter housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Rear Floor support crossmembers x 2 Corroded.

Offside Rear 2 x Seatbelt mechanisms insecure.

Pass 6 Jun 2017 22,187 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside door mirror damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 21,828 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 21,231 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bulk head corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Apr 2015 21,230 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bulk head corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Apr 2014 20,803 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 20,778 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 20,603 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 20,092 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 20,057 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 20,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 19,604 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 19,604 miles

Centre Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

wiring loom fouling steering arm

Pass 15 Jun 2006 19,424 miles

battery insecure,front indicators show some white light,front brake hose ferrules corroded,inner wing corroded,n/s/f shocker bottom bush,slight oil leak from gearbox,n/s/r wheel studs and nuts not original and rim damage.

o/s/r wheel studs not original,rear brake pipe t-piece and union nuts corroded,front and rear bump stops missing,nearside and offside outriggers and body mountings,floor crossmembers,o/s/r shocker dust cover deteriorated.

stub axle ball socket corroded o/s/f,wheelbearing slight play n/s/f.general chassis and body condition.

Fail 9 Jun 2006 19,399 miles

Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

battery insecure,front indicators show some white light,front brake hose ferrules corroded,inner wing corroded,n/s/f shocker bottom bush,slight oil leak from gearbox,n/s/r wheel studs and nuts not original and rim damage.

o/s/r wheel studs not original,rear brakepipe t-piece and union nuts corroded,front and rear bump stops missing.nearside and offside outriggers and body mountings corroded,floor crossmembers,o/s/r shocker dust cover deteriorated.

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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RGD 412G is a 1968 Land Rover Series 2 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1968 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 74,840 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 RGD 412G, 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 58 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RGD 412G is a 1968 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 5 September 1968.

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