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RPU 521D

1966 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,394 mi
Last recorded77,394 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 1966 Land Rover Series 250,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPU 521D
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 77,394 miles

front tyres cracking

rear exhaust corroded and blowing

Pass 18 Jan 2016 77,257 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 76,923 miles

All tyres cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2014 76,711 miles

Rear tyres are cracking. Slight play in steering box and drop arm track rod ends. All spring bushes showing signs of deteriation.

Slight play in prop shafts. Offside rear brake is binding.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 76,060 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 76,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 75,600 miles

All springs and bushes showing signs of wear. Corrosion in rear cross member. Slight pull to offside under braking.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 74,940 miles

All spring bushes showing signs of deteriation. Signs of leakage from fuel tank area.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 73,791 miles

Offside headlamp is corroded. All spring bushes are deteriated. Exhaust system is weak.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 72,718 miles

Signs of wear in all spring bushes.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 72,297 miles

Nearside front bump stop is missing. All spring bushes are wearing. Rear tyres are cracked.

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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RPU 521D is a 1966 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1966 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 50,410 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RPU 521D, 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 60 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RPU 521D registered?

RPU 521D is a 1966 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 1 December 1966.

Is RPU 521D safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPU 521D shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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