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SMW 260

1958 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

40,784 mi
Last recorded40,784 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMW 260
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1958
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,784 miles

brake pedal ant slip slightly worn, advise attention

slight dampness both front tractor joints

slight dampness bottom edge of pedal box, advise investigation

slight dampness offside rear brake drum

Fail 29 Mar 2011 40,784 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

brake pedal ant slip slightly worn, advise attention

slight dampness both front tractor joints

slight dampness bottom edge of pedal box, advise investigation

slight dampness offside rear brake drum

Pass 18 Feb 2010 40,424 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 40,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,252 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 39,966 miles

brake pedal anti slip becoming worn

indicators rate of flashing slightly erratic

temp repair carried out to exhaust tailpipe

Fail 4 Mar 2008 39,966 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip becoming worn

indicators rate of flashing slightly erratic

Pass 22 Feb 2007 39,321 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 39,321 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2006 38,645 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 38,645 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2A?

Based on 6,074 MOT tests across 626 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
626
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 410
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 234
Stop lamp not working 191
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 144
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 139
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SMW 260 is a 1958 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SMW 260, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2A typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 68 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SMW 260 registered?

SMW 260 is a 1958 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 1 December 1958.

Is SMW 260 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMW 260 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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