MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,079 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
parking brake poor
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS
O/S/R Hub oil seal leaking
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
O/S/R Hub oil seal leaking
Front Prop shaft has a very worn UJ
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
see checklist 510492/slight play in the steering system
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?
Based on 8,346 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CPB 988H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1970 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 43,992 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 CPB 988H, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was CPB 988H registered?
CPB 988H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 27 April 1970.
Is CPB 988H safe to buy?
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