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SSK 357

1962 Land Rover Series 2A

Cream Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,699 mi
Last recorded99,699 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 1962 Land Rover Series 2A62,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSK 357
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1962
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 99,699 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 99,699 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to release (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 97,127 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 96,061 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 96,057 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 95,178 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 95,178 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear chassis's (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 94,845 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2014 94,833 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 94,134 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 94,132 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 93,261 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 93,038 miles

exhaust is blowing manifold to downpipe area

front propshaft front and rear U joints are worn,= propshaft slider is worn

front spring front eyelet nuts are only just down to the locking part of nut

nearside front mirror glass is broken

nearside rear reflector is partly obscured offside rear reflector is in poor condition

offside front spring rear eyelet bush has slipped off to one side

offside front upper relay arm ball joint has slight play

park brake efficiency is very low

Fail 26 Nov 2008 93,036 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust is blowing manifold to downpipe area

front propshaft front and rear U joints are worn,= propshaft slider is worn

front spring front eyelet nuts are only just down to the locking part of nut

nearside front mirror glass is broken

nearside rear reflector is partly obscured offside rear reflector is in poor condition

offside front spring rear eyelet bush has slipped off to one side

offside front upper relay arm ball joint has slight play

park brake efficiency is very low

Fail 29 Oct 2008 93,020 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

damage to nearside door mirror

front screen wipers poor

rear wheelnuts incorrectly fitted

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 25 Oct 2007 89,979 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

O/S/Rear Axle Oil Seal Leaking

Fail 22 Oct 2007 89,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

O/S/Rear Axle Oil Seal Leaking

Pass 22 Jun 2006 89,799 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2006 89,795 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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SSK 357 is a 1962 Land Rover Series 2A in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1962 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 62,221 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 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SSK 357, 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 64 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SSK 357 is a 1962 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 1 August 1962.

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