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AOT 984A

1989 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

62,535 mi
Last recorded62,535 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Series 245,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOT 984A
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 62,535 miles

Front prop shaft has play in the slider

Nearside Front Bulkhead outrigger is slightly corroded

Nearside Front Swivel is weaping oil

Offside Front Swivel is weaping oil

Vehicle is listing to the off side front

Pass 15 Mar 2017 62,535 miles

Nearside Front swivel has a slight oil leak

Offside Front swivel has a slight oil leak

Vehicle appears to list to the off side

Fail 13 Mar 2017 62,535 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front swivel has a slight oil leak

Offside Front swivel has a slight oil leak

Vehicle appears to list to the off side

Pass 23 Mar 2016 62,535 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 62,535 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 62,535 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 62,535 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 62,535 miles

Front hub seals leaking slightly

Nearside front tyre perrished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre perrished

Nearside rear tyre perrished

Offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 24 Mar 2014 62,535 miles

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front hub seals leaking slightly

Nearside front tyre perrished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre perrished

Nearside rear tyre perrished

Offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 20 Mar 2013 62,535 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 62,535 miles

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished and split

Fail 5 Mar 2012 62,535 miles

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearsdie front axle bumpstop insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside front swivel has play

Offside front swivel leaking oil

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished and split

Pass 21 Mar 2011 62,535 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s/rear tyre perrished

Fail 14 Mar 2011 62,535 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s/rear tyre perrished

Pass 25 Mar 2010 62,535 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2009 62,535 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 62,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2008 62,535 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 62,535 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 62,535 miles

hand brake mec weak

Fail 13 Mar 2007 62,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 62,535 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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AOT 984A is a 1989 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 45,846 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 AOT 984A, 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 37 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 AOT 984A registered?

AOT 984A is a 1989 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 20 November 1989.

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