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A477 BKU

1983 Land Rover Series 2

Yellow Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,489 mi
Last recorded40,489 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 253,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA477 BKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 40,489 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 40,471 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 40,470 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 40,470 miles

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced not working (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 40,281 miles

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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A477 BKU is a 1983 Land Rover Series 2 in Yellow with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 53,458 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A477 BKU, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of A477 BKU?

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What year was A477 BKU registered?

A477 BKU is a 1983 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 1 October 1983.

Is A477 BKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A477 BKU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A477 BKU have outstanding finance?

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