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CIJ 5808

1979 Land Rover Series 2

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,417 mi
Last recorded15,417 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 255,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCIJ 5808
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 15,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 15,417 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 152,259 miles

all tyres cracked/perished

Fail 8 Jan 2018 15,259 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective wont open (8.4.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all tyres cracked/perished

Pass 6 Jan 2017 14,401 miles

all leaf springs corroded

all tyres perishing/cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2016 13,645 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 12,235 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 11,930 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 11,930 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 10,661 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 10,661 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 9,691 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 8,125 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 6,499 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 6,499 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 4,452 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 4,452 miles

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

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 2,470 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 134 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 134 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 98,121 miles

oil leaks,slight play in nsf wheel bearing!!!

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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CIJ 5808 is a 1979 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 55,024 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 CIJ 5808, 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 47 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 CIJ 5808 registered?

CIJ 5808 is a 1979 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 11 July 1979.

Is CIJ 5808 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CIJ 5808 shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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