MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,830 miAbove average mileage for this year
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oil leak
rear prop shaft front u j slightly worn
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
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)
corrosion present in vehicle structure
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
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
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)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
slight oil leak from o/s/r hub
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
rear propellar shaft, has movement in the front universal joint
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
Battery insecure
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
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?
Based on 8,346 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was YKV 499K registered?
YKV 499K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 22 June 1972.
Is YKV 499K safe to buy?
The MOT history for YKV 499K shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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