£7,312 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1968 Land Rover Series 2a 88
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 9 Nov 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£7,312 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1968 Land Rover Series 2a 88
UK • 9 Nov 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1968 Land Rover Series 2a has been with two owners for 57 years, the most recent since 1994. It's presented in its original Bronze Green specification, showing signs of use, and could be enjoyed as is or restored.
Condition
6
The vehicle is described as being in a condition that 'shows that this 57 year old Land Rover has truly been used and enjoyed as intended' and 'proudly wearing signs of a life lived to the full with battle scars'. This indicates moderate wear on the exterior. Some recommissioning may be required.
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69,103 miles (via 2020 MOT)
24133369D
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
BHJ 319F
1968
Auction
£7,312 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1968 Land Rover Series 2a 88
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 9 Nov 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
The Series 2a revised version of the Land Rover made its debut in 1961 and is regarded by many Land Rover aficionados as the version that Rover got right, being generally thought of as the most durable and easily repairable of the Series Land Rovers Although very similar, it had a number of updates over its predecessor, including improved seating and larger windows After the first 1,500 were produced, the 2a was powered by the ubiquitous 2.25-litre four-cylinder engine generating 72bhp and 114lb/ft of torque This 1968 88" 2a has just one previous recorded keeper who retained ownership for some 26 years before handing over the reins to our vendor in 1994 where it remains to this day Presented in its original specification, totally unmolested and in a condition that shows that this 57 year old Land Rover has truly been used and enjoyed as intended
Finished in the traditional Land Rover colours of Bronze Green with a Limestone rear and roof and proudly wearing signs of a life lived to th...
Price Analysis vs Other Series IIA 88s
£750
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£18,460
Median Price (Since 2020)
£121,309
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Series IIA 88 Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 17th Dec 2021
Latest MOT mileage:
69,103 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 26th Nov 2020, 69,103 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed
On 26th Nov 2020, 69,103 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Passed
On 18th Jun 2019, 69,073 miles
Failed
On 13th Jun 2019, 69,073 miles
There were 7 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
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