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WSL 662

1962 Land Rover 109

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,990 mi
Last recorded68,990 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1962 Land Rover 10960,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSL 662
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 68,990 miles

Front swivel joint leaking bothsides

Front tyre sidewall structure cracked bothsides

Leaf spring anchor bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front leaf spring bush deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bothsides (2.7.4)

leaf spring U bolts stretched

passenger side footwell corroded but not excessively

underbody corrosion

Fail 23 May 2017 68,989 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak ()

Front swivel joint leaking bothsides

Front tyre sidewall structure cracked bothsides

Leaf spring anchor bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front leaf spring bush deteriorated

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bothsides (2.7.4)

leaf spring U bolts stretched

passenger side footwell corroded but not excessively

underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2016 68,702 miles

2x both front swivel jonts leaking

Nearside Front tyre strating to perish

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured lens (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 68,702 miles

2x both front swivel jonts leaking

Nearside Front tyre strating to perish

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured lens (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 68,372 miles

Front axle swivel seals leaking.

Gearbox mounting rubbers starting to deteriorate.

N/S front tyre perished.

O/S and N/S rear shock absorber bushes starting to deteriorate.

O/S rear driveshaft flange damp with oil.

Oil leak from rocker cover area.

Fail 4 Jun 2014 68,327 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leaking from heater matrix return pipe blank.

Exhasust rubbing against N/S front swinging shackle.

Gearbox mounting rubbers starting to deteriorate.

Light bind, N/S rear brake.

N/S front tyre starting to perish.

O/S and N/S front swivel seals leaking.

O/S and N/S rear shock absorber rubber bushes starting to deteriotate.

Oil leak on rocker cover.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 67,971 miles

All shock bushes starting deterate

Battery heald down with cable tyres

Both swivel housing leaking

Engine oil leak

Gear box oil leak

N/S front tyre starting to deterate

N/S rear hub leaking oil

Fail 28 Jun 2013 67,971 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

All shock bushes starting deterate

Both swivel housing leaking

Engine oil leak

Gear box oil leak

N/S front tyre starting to deterate

N/S rear hub leaking oil

Pass 29 May 2012 67,513 miles

battery insecure

Fail 29 May 2012 67,513 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery insecure

Pass 12 May 2011 66,866 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 109?

Based on 34,711 MOT tests across 4,632 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
625
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
4,632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,564
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,754
Stop lamp not working 1,452
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,166
position lamp(s) not working 1,056
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WSL 662 is a 1962 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1962 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 60,296 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 109 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WSL 662, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 109 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 64 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WSL 662 registered?

WSL 662 is a 1962 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 May 1962.

Is WSL 662 safe to buy?

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