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WPR 653B

1963 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

8,818 mi
Last recorded8,818 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1963 Land Rover Series 2A56,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPR 653B
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 8,818 miles

front hubs leaking

Pass 22 May 2015 8,387 miles

Centre cross-member is corroding.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 8,381 miles

all four tyres are deteriorating

Pass 11 Jun 2012 8,121 miles

all four tyre sidewalls are deteriorating

Pass 22 Jun 2011 7,802 miles

the sidewalls of both front tyres are deteriorating

Pass 14 Jul 2009 7,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

gearbox cross member is corroding

offside front tyre sidewall is deteriorating

Pass 18 Jul 2008 7,354 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 7,024 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 6,652 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 6,469 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 6,469 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2A?

Based on 6,074 MOT tests across 626 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
626
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 410
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 234
Stop lamp not working 191
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 144
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 139
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WPR 653B is a 1963 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1963 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 56,857 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WPR 653B, 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 63 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WPR 653B registered?

WPR 653B is a 1963 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 1 August 1963.

Is WPR 653B safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPR 653B shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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