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YCV 201B

1964 Land Rover Series

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,457 mi
Last recorded8,457 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1964 Land Rover Series58,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCV 201B
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 8,457 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

N/S/R tyre cracked but cords not showing

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 8,457 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

N/S/R tyre cracked but cords not showing

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 8,457 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres perished

both front sphere seals leaking

exhaust touching chassis

fluid leak from aroung nearside rear drum area

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

play in rear propshaft

positive battery cable rubbing on alternator belt

throttle sticks

Pass 19 Dec 2009 8,457 miles

front brake flexi hoses poorly secured

o/s/f brake binding

Fail 19 Dec 2009 8,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake flexi hoses poorly secured

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 19 Dec 2008 8,369 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 8,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chassis in poor condition

front spheres damp

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 31 Jan 2007 7,146 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 7,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 6,094 miles

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
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YCV 201B is a 1964 Land Rover Series in Green with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1964 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 58,807 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YCV 201B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 62 years old, this Land Rover Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YCV 201B is a 1964 Land Rover Series, first registered on 1 January 1964.

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