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CDF 977K

1972 Land Rover Series 2

Grey Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,211 mi
Last recorded70,211 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 270,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDF 977K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 70,211 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 70,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 69,674 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 69,642 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake hubs appear to have oil leaking from them.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 68,848 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 68,496 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 68,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 68,284 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 68,272 miles

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

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 67,704 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 66,696 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 66,535 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 64,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

drivers wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 62,708 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 60,418 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 60,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2005 59,018 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside&offside front tyres perished but not split

Pass 12 Aug 2005 59,018 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside&offside front tyres perished but not split

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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CDF 977K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 2 in Grey with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 70,531 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 CDF 977K, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CDF 977K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 1 June 1972.

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