MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,699 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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)
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)
Oil leak
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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