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BWY 615S

1988 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,066 mi
Last recorded62,066 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Series 261,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWY 615S
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 62,066 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 62,066 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 61,942 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 61,942 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 61,230 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 61,202 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 61,199 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 61,188 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 61,188 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 61,151 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 61,139 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 60,754 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 60,555 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 60,224 miles

nearside front hub seal leaking

Fail 14 Oct 2009 60,223 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front hub seal leaking

Pass 17 Oct 2008 60,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front hub seal leking

nearside front tyre split

nearside rear tyre split

offside rear tyre split

Fail 15 Oct 2008 60,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front hub seal leking

nearside front tyre split

nearside rear tyre split

offside rear tyre split

Pass 17 Oct 2007 59,926 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 59,926 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2006 59,896 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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BWY 615S is a 1988 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 BWY 615S, 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.

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What year was BWY 615S registered?

BWY 615S is a 1988 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 13 June 1988.

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