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SHK 886D

1966 Land Rover Series 2 A

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,786 mi
Last recorded63,786 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1966 Land Rover Series 2 A66,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHK 886D
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2 A
Year1966
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 63,786 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 63,693 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

front tyres cracked

Fail 22 Jul 2016 63,693 miles

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

front tyres cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2015 63,659 miles

general chassis corrosion

leaf springs corroded

offside front wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 30 Jul 2014 63,566 miles

General chassis corrosion

Leaf springs corroded

n/s/f tyre deteriorated and cracking

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres deteriorating and cracking

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Jul 2014 63,566 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

General chassis corrosion

Leaf springs corroded

n/s/f tyre deteriorated and cracking

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres deteriorating and cracking

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2013 63,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion showing in general chassis and flexible brake pipe ferrils. All road leaf springs are corroded, weak and bushes deteriated.Front brakes are uneven, maybe slight pull to the left under braking.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 63,529 miles

ADVISE : ALL SUSPENSION SPRINGS AND BUSHES WEAK AND WORN.

ADVISE : BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING.

ADVISE : CORROSION IN FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE FERRULES.

Fail 17 Jul 2012 63,529 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE : ALL SUSPENSION SPRINGS AND BUSHES WEAK AND WORN.

ADVISE : BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING.

ADVISE : CORROSION IN FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE FERRULES.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 63,521 miles

ADVISE : BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING.

ADVISE : REAR SUSPENSION LEAF SPRINGS DETERIORATING.

ADVISE : STEERING BALL JOINT GAITERS SPLIT.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 63,491 miles

ADVISE : ALL SUSPENSION LEAF SPRINGS ARE WORN , CORRODED , DISTORTED AND BUSHES WORN.

ADVISE : FRONT BRAKES ARE OUT OF BALANCE.

ADVISE : FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE FERRULES CORRODED.

ADVISE : OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING HAS FREE PLAY.

ADVISE : STEERING BALL JOINT RUBBER GAITERS SPLIT.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 63,472 miles

ADVISE : ALL BRAKES BINDING.

ADVISE : ALL LEAF SPRINGS WORN AND BUSHES WORN.

ADVISE : CORROSION IN FUEL TANK OUTRIGGERS.

ADVISE : FRONT TYRES CRACKING.

Fail 23 Jul 2009 63,472 miles

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

ADVISE : ALL BRAKES BINDING.

ADVISE : ALL LEAF SPRINGS WORN AND BUSHES WORN.

ADVISE : CORROSION IN FUEL TANK OUTRIGGERS.

ADVISE : FRONT TYRES CRACKING.

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2 A?

Based on 1,003 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
457
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 27
brake binding 22
Stop lamp not working 22
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SHK 886D is a 1966 Land Rover Series 2 A in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1966 Land Rover Series 2 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 66,157 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 A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SHK 886D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 A typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 60 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SHK 886D registered?

SHK 886D is a 1966 Land Rover Series 2 A, first registered on 19 August 1966.

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