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WAS 617

1962 Land Rover 2A

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,571 mi
Last recorded60,571 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1962 Land Rover 2A60,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAS 617
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2016 60,571 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 56,045 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 51,251 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 46,694 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 44,252 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 40,395 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 33,968 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 29,117 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 23,294 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 17,887 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 12,711 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 8,229 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 2A?

Based on 4,860 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 150
Stop lamp not working 127
brake binding 111
position lamp(s) not working 107
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WAS 617 is a 1962 Land Rover 2A in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1962 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 60,571 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WAS 617, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 2A typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 64 years old, this Land Rover 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WAS 617 registered?

WAS 617 is a 1962 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 7 December 1962.

Is WAS 617 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAS 617 shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WAS 617 have outstanding finance?

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