Est: £12,000 - £15,000
1959 Land Rover Series II 88" Canvas Tilt (Petrol)
United Kingdom • 30 Apr 2026 • Lot 70007
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1959 Land Rover Series II 88" presents in original Bronze Green with a 2.25-litre petrol engine and manual gearbox. It features a capstan winch and is described as being in superb condition with a believed genuine 70,864 miles.
Condition
7
Slight wear, minor reconditioning required
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
141903670
Chassis No:
Odometer:
70,864 miles
MSJ592
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Background:Introduced in 1958, the Land Rover Series II represented a significant development of the original post-war Land Rover concept.
Retaining the rugged ladder-frame chassis and aluminium body construction that had proven so successful, the new model featured revised styling by David Bache, including the distinctive curved body sides that would become a defining feature of the Series II generation.
Available in both 88" and 109" wheelbase forms, the Series II quickly established itself as one of the most versatile vehicles of its time.
Whether used in agriculture, industry or by the military, its combination of mechanical simplicity, durability and exceptional off-road capability ensured its place as a working vehicle in even the most demanding environments.
The Car:First registered in 1959, this Land Rover Series II 88" presents as a wonderfully aged and characterful example that has retained much of its original charm.
Finished in its original Bronze Green paintwork, the ve...
Points of note
£1,792
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£14,684
Median Price (Since 2020)
£82,449
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 18 2013
Latest MOT Mileage
69,028 miles
Registration Date
1959-07-10
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 19 2012 with 69,028 miles
Failed
On Jul 19 2012 with 69,028 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Failed
On May 31 2011 with 68,476 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Passed
On May 31 2011 with 68,476 miles
Failed
On May 27 2011 with 68,475 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Passed
On Mar 20 2006 with 68,097 miles
Failed
On Mar 13 2006 with 68,069 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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