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EDL 246F

1984 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

15,185 mi
Last recorded15,185 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Series 215,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDL 246F
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 15,185 miles

all 4 tyres surface cracking

Fail 12 Feb 2020 15,185 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all 4 tyres surface cracking

Fail 5 Dec 2019 15,182 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2018 15,149 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 15,027 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 14,766 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 14,748 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 14,578 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 14,578 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 14,382 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 14,382 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 14,080 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,080 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 14,080 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 14,080 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 14,080 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 14,080 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EDL 246F is a 1984 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 15,185 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 EDL 246F, 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 42 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 EDL 246F registered?

EDL 246F is a 1984 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 1 April 1984.

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