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TBW 185

1961 Land Rover SERIES2

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,196 mi
Last recorded14,196 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 1961 Land Rover SERIES268,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBW 185
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES2
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 14,196 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 13,886 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 13,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle pull to nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 13,673 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 13,438 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 13,075 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 13,075 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 12,696 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 12,696 miles

Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES2?

Based on 1,135 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
403
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Stop lamp not working 39
Headlamp not working on main beam 39
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 36
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TBW 185 is a 1961 Land Rover SERIES2 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1961 Land Rover SERIES2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 68,460 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 SERIES2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TBW 185, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES2 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 65 years old, this Land Rover SERIES2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TBW 185 registered?

TBW 185 is a 1961 Land Rover SERIES2, first registered on 4 April 1961.

Is TBW 185 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBW 185 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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