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WPC 785G

1968 Land Rover Series 2

Green Diesel 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

283,889 mi
Last recorded283,889 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1968 Land Rover Series 274,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPC 785G
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,800cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 283,889 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

rear underbody supports corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2017 283,889 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

rear underbody supports corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 283,298 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 282,954 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 282,683 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside front tyre starting to perish on inside edge

Pass 24 Apr 2012 282,343 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 280,911 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 278,584 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 276,546 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 273,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 269,557 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 264,886 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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WPC 785G is a 1968 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 3,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1968 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 74,840 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WPC 785G, 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 58 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 WPC 785G registered?

WPC 785G is a 1968 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 1 November 1968.

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The MOT history for WPC 785G shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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