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185 UXP

1981 Land Rover Series 2

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

6,164 mi
Last recorded6,164 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 251,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration185 UXP
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 6,164 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 6,114 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) rear of sping (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 60,216 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 59,357 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 59,186 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 58,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 56,036 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2009 55,959 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2008 51,785 miles

welding appears to be adequate

Fail 21 Jul 2008 51,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all tyres cracked & perishes

Fail 10 Aug 2006 50,445 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 50,445 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 49,389 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2005 49,377 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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185 UXP is a 1981 Land Rover Series 2 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 51,772 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 185 UXP, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 185 UXP registered?

185 UXP is a 1981 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 21 October 1981.

Is 185 UXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 185 UXP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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