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YSY 412

1961 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,146 mi
Last recorded41,146 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1961 Land Rover Series 260,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSY 412
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 41,146 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 41,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 41,046 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 30,989 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 30,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 30,719 miles

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 24 Jun 2013 30,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside front tyre cracking.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 30,428 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 30,237 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 30,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 29,851 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 29,534 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 28,891 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

offside rear tyre and nearside front tyre slight perrishing on sidewalls

oil leaking from engine,gearbox,transferbox and front diff

slight bind on all brakes

slight play in rear propshaft,rear flange

Pass 1 Jul 2008 28,891 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre and nearside front tyre slight perrishing on sidewalls

oil leaking from engine,gearbox,transferbox and front diff

slight bind on all brakes

slight play in rear propshaft,rear flange

Pass 24 Aug 2006 78,933 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front axle sphere seals leaking

front propshaft missing

nearside front passenger seat missing at time of test

oil leaking from engine, gearbox and diff

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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YSY 412 is a 1961 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1961 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 60,016 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 YSY 412, 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 65 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YSY 412 is a 1961 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 2 February 1961.

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