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YCV 812A

1972 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

35,272 mi
Last recorded35,272 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 270,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCV 812A
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 35,272 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 35,272 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2013 35,219 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all four tyres perishing

both fron tractor joints leaking oil

chassis has had alot of repaires

exhaust becoming rusty

Fail 1 Mar 2013 35,219 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front tyres surface cracks

Pass 17 Oct 2011 35,112 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 35,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 34,698 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 34,690 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,136 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 33,599 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 33,473 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 83,415 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 83,415 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

chassis in general poor condition

front brake imbalance 22% (limit 25%)

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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YCV 812A is a 1972 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 70,531 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 2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YCV 812A, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YCV 812A registered?

YCV 812A is a 1972 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 11 February 1972.

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