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YNC 861A

1960 Land Rover Series 2

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,835 mi
Last recorded57,835 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1960 Land Rover Series 256,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNC 861A
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 57,835 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 57,826 miles

Fuel system component leaking injection pump (7.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 57,631 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 57,463 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 57,253 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 56,632 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

exhaust system

Fail 1 Feb 2013 56,601 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

exhaust system

Pass 18 Jan 2012 56,120 miles

battery is insecure

Fail 17 Jan 2012 56,120 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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

battery is insecure

Fail 19 Feb 2010 55,988 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 55,070 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 54,130 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 54,130 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 53,597 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 52,198 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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YNC 861A is a 1960 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1960 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 56,632 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 YNC 861A, 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 66 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YNC 861A registered?

YNC 861A is a 1960 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 7 September 1960.

Is YNC 861A safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNC 861A shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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