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CSJ 221

1978 Land Rover Series 2

Blue Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

63,397 mi
Last recorded63,397 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Series 241,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSJ 221
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 May 2008 63,397 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f and n/s/r bump stops missing

Pass 1 Jun 2007 62,319 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 62,318 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Centre Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 60,353 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 60,353 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S rear and O/S front bump stop insucure.

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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CSJ 221 is a 1978 Land Rover Series 2 in Blue with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 41,287 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 CSJ 221, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CSJ 221 is a 1978 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 1 December 1978.

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