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1960 Land Rover Series ll 88
United Kingdom • 29 Jul 2026 • Lot 199p
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A 1960 Land Rover Series II 2.25L petrol SWB model, offered at no reserve. It has been off the road for 10 years and is a non-runner, presenting a restoration opportunity for a classic vehicle enthusiast.
Condition
3
Non-runner, requires restoration
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
141003226
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
XSK 218
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
No Reserve.
Registration No: XSK 218Chassis No: 141003226MOT: Exempt
Current ownership for 14 years
Desirable 2.25 litre petrol
Restoration opportunity
A sympathetic update of its much-loved predecessor, the Land Rover Series II was introduced in April 1958.
Featuring sill panels and a rounded wing/belt line, the newcomer’s sleeker sheet metal was the work of David Bache and clothed an improved chassis.
Thus, as well as better rear wheel articulation and sharper steering, the Series II boasted wider axles and a new gearbox (complete with synchromesh on 3rd and 4th gears).
Available with a choice of 2.25-litre petrol or 2-litre diesel four-cylinder engines, the Land Rover could be had in 88-inch or 109-inch wheelbase guises (though, the SWB model made do with a petrol 2-litre unit until September 1958).
A popular model, the Series II accounted for some 62,000 sales in its first two years of production.
First registered on 18th May 1960 this very original example has been off the ...
Points of note
£1,792
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£14,588
Median Price (Since 2020)
£82,449
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Mar 04 2016
Latest MOT Mileage
26,669 miles
Registration Date
1960-05-18
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 05 2015 with 26,669 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
User Entered:
- nearside wiper slow
- Oil leak
- front and rear tyres age cracked
- load area bracing sections corroded
- passenger footwell rotted through
Failed
On Feb 11 2015 with 26,665 miles
There were 25 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory:
- Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Entered:
- nearside wiper slow
- exhaust corroded
- Oil leak
- Prop-shaft universal joint worn
- both rear tyres age cracked and offside worn on inner edge
- both front tyres age cracked
- load area bracing sections corroded
- rear axle bracing section rotted through
- (Dangerous) BOTH FRONT BRAKE BACKPLATES EXCESSIVLY CORRODED
- passenger footwell rotted through
Passed
On Jul 15 2013 with 26,380 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
User Entered:
- Prop-shaft universal joint worn
- offside front brake hose ferrule corroded
- battery held in with cable ties
Failed
On Jun 13 2013 with 26,380 miles
There were 17 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- (Dangerous) Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- (Dangerous) Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)
- Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)
- Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
User Entered:
- battery held in with cable ties
- Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Passed
On Feb 13 2012 with 25,841 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User Entered:
- under bonnet brace corroded seat braces bulkhead covers corroded
- horn weak
- slight oil leaks from axle swivel housings
- rear bump stops missing
- nsr brake back plate corroded oil on back plate
Passed
On Sep 02 2009 with 25,781 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
User Entered:
- u-bolts on leaf springs slightly corroded.
- rear axle casing corroded.
- suspect slight fluid leak in nearside rear hub.
Passed
On Sep 02 2008 with 25,122 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Failed
On Sep 02 2008 with 25,122 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Passed
On Sep 08 2007 with 25,648 miles
Passed
On Sep 08 2006 with 25,413 miles
Failed
On Sep 06 2006 with 25,413 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Passed
On Sep 09 2005 with 25,313 miles
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