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ABM 805B

1988 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,027 mi
Last recorded19,027 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Series 261,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABM 805B
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,235cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 19,027 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s/f hub bearing slight play

o/s/f hub seal leaking

o/s/f outrigger corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2013 18,959 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s/f hub leaking

o/s/f outrigger corroded

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 7 Dec 2012 17,059 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 17,056 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 15,566 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 14,595 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 11,971 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 9,280 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 9,280 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 7,661 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 6,365 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 5,713 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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ABM 805B is a 1988 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 61,188 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 ABM 805B, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ABM 805B?

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What year was ABM 805B registered?

ABM 805B is a 1988 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is ABM 805B safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABM 805B shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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