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CSV 847

1988 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,824 mi
Last recorded27,824 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Series 261,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSV 847
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 27,824 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust deteriorated.

front and rear hubs corroded.

vehicle has been stood.

Fail 9 Oct 2015 27,808 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust deteriorated.

front and rear hubs corroded.

vehicle has been stood.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 27,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

vehicle has been stood

Pass 31 Jan 2012 27,593 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all four tyres perrishing advise to change all four in near future.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 27,535 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

perrishing in all four tyres.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 27,309 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 27,016 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,651 miles

tyres cracking in the tread in all tyres

Pass 26 Feb 2007 26,323 miles

front tyres cracking in the tread

Pass 3 Mar 2006 25,711 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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CSV 847 is a 1988 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CSV 847, 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 CSV 847 registered?

CSV 847 is a 1988 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 26 January 1988.

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