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YKV 499K

1972 Land Rover Series 2

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,830 mi
Last recorded80,830 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 270,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKV 499K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 80,830 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 80,481 miles

oil leak

rear prop shaft front u j slightly worn

Pass 6 Aug 2015 80,364 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2015 80,349 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 79,591 miles

corrosion present in vehicle structure

Fail 23 Sep 2013 79,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion present in vehicle structure

Pass 20 Aug 2012 78,995 miles

Battery Security

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2012 78,992 miles

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front swivel housing weeping oil

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 78,782 miles

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

slight oil leak from o/s/r hub

Fail 21 Apr 2011 78,776 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Upper Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

All Shock absorber casings corroded

Battery insecure

Offside Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2009 78,432 miles

rear propellar shaft, has movement in the front universal joint

Fail 7 Oct 2009 78,432 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear propellar shaft, has movement in the front universal joint

Pass 9 Oct 2008 60,047 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 3 Oct 2008 60,035 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2007 80,736 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 79,891 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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YKV 499K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YKV 499K, 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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YKV 499K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 22 June 1972.

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