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B598 HFE

1984 Land Rover SERIES2

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,098 mi
Last recorded42,098 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB598 HFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES2
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 42,098 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis, patch welds visible (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 42,089 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis, patch welds visible (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2015 42,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 41,861 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 41,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 41,797 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 41,797 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2012 41,188 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 41,188 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 40,665 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 40,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

advise osf hub cover

Pass 27 Jul 2007 40,598 miles

advise osf hub cover

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 28 Jul 2006 39,483 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 39,483 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

propshaft defective

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES2?

Based on 1,135 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
403
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Stop lamp not working 39
Headlamp not working on main beam 39
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 36
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B598 HFE is a 1984 Land Rover SERIES2 in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Land Rover SERIES2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B598 HFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES2 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 42 years old, this Land Rover SERIES2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B598 HFE is a 1984 Land Rover SERIES2, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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