Advisory-free MOT valid until 12th March 2025 (although exempt)
Subject to a significant quantity of professional work in 2022 and 2023
Modernised with Series III front wings, valance panel and radiator grille
ULEZ compliant and exempt from road tax
Equipped with parabolic leaf springs and freewheeling front hubs
The Appeal
Owing to their rugged construction, straightforward engineering and immense off-road capability, Series Land Rovers are among the most usable classics around. They’re well-suited to Britain's potholed roads, simple to maintain and a useful addition to any driveway, as well as being enormous fun when laden with family and friends as you amble along to your favourite pub on a sunny Sunday afternoon.
Here we have a particularly well-sorted example - a 1962 Series IIA which has been subject to a significant quantity of professional work during recent years. While its appearance has been updated in the past to resemble a Series III (1971-84), this Land Rover is much older and benefits from road tax/MOT exemption as well as being ULEZ compliant.
It’s well presented throughout and we understand that it drives well thanks to the copious recent expenditure on the mechanicals.
The History and Paperwork
Re-registered with an age-appropriate number in September 2019
V5C present
Right-hand drive
Exempt from MOT testing and road tax (although voluntarily tested for peace of mind)
ULEZ Compliant
92,529 miles indicated
MOT valid until 12th March 2025
Accompanied by numerous invoices showing the extent of the recent work
The Condition
Military rear crossmember fitted
High-lift jack mounted at the rear
Stainless steel adjustable tow bar with ball and pin hitches
Series III front wings, valance panel and radiator grille
Treadplate applied to the wing tops and lower bodywork
Upgraded aftermarket door mirrors
Classically finished in Bronze Green and Limestone to a good standard
The chassis appears in good order and has undergone recent professional repair work
Three-abreast front seats complemented by side-facing rear seats for 2-4 additional passengers
Treadplate fitted to the floors
Retain sits Series IIA metal dashboard with central instrument binnacle
Aftermarket steering wheel of a smaller diameter which increases driver legroom
Inclinometer fitted to the dash top
Welded-type Defender steel rims finished in white
Goodyear G90 off-road tyres fitted and displaying minimal signs of use
The Mechanics
2.25-litre four-cylinder diesel engine
Four-speed manual gearbox
Equipped with selectable low-range and four-wheel-drive
Parabolic leaf springs
Freewheeling front hubs
Modern (blade-type) fuse box fitted
Well-presented engine compartment
We understand that it runs and drives correctly
As the numerous invoices show, a great deal of mechanical work and servicing has been carried out during recent years
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✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is, Where Is’ basis and without warranty. A full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase and bidding is highly recommended. Photos and descriptions are for guidance purposes only.
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1962 Land Rover Series IIA 88”
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