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BTU 360B

1983 Land Rover Series 2

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,175 mi
Last recorded88,175 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 253,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTU 360B
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 88,175 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 88,151 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 87,990 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 86,704 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 17 Oct 2009 86,703 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2006 85,212 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2005 851,433 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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BTU 360B is a 1983 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BTU 360B, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BTU 360B registered?

BTU 360B is a 1983 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 27 October 1983.

Is BTU 360B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTU 360B shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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