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DRM 339T

1979 Land Rover Series 2

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,210 mi
Last recorded99,210 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 255,024 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRM 339T
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 99,210 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 99,198 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 99,196 miles

Central Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak from tank (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 99,185 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 99,119 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 98,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 98,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 98,790 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 98,609 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 98,268 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 97,980 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 96,750 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 94,995 miles

nearside and offside front chassis ends corroded

nearside rear outrigger corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2009 94,995 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 94,995 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 94,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 94,989 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 94,989 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 94,783 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 94,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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DRM 339T is a 1979 Land Rover Series 2 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DRM 339T, 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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DRM 339T is a 1979 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 5 April 1979.

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