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DOG 230K

1972 Land Rover Series 2

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,917 mi
Last recorded99,917 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 270,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOG 230K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 99,917 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 96,396 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 93,864 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 93,864 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 92,417 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 4 Jun 2014 92,417 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 5 Apr 2013 92,311 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 92,309 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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.

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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DOG 230K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 2 in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DOG 230K, 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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What year was DOG 230K registered?

DOG 230K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 1 June 1972.

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The MOT history for DOG 230K shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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