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VYJ 476

1961 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

11,235 mi
Last recorded11,235 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1961 Land Rover Series 260,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYJ 476
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 11,235 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Sep 2016 11,174 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened all four (2.4.B.1a)

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Sep 2015 11,095 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 11,095 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 10,858 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 10,858 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 10,854 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 10,854 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 10,834 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 10,770 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 10,770 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 10,708 miles

All underside of vehicle surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 10,595 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 10,441 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 10,118 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 10,118 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 9,811 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?

Based on 8,346 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
425
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 526
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 365
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 293
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 266
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VYJ 476 is a 1961 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1961 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 60,016 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 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VYJ 476, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 65 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VYJ 476 registered?

VYJ 476 is a 1961 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 9 March 1961.

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