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EVY 618W

1980 Land Rover Series 2

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,381 mi
Last recorded89,381 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Series 215,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVY 618W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 89,381 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 88,465 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 88,456 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 88,257 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 88,257 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 87,509 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 87,509 miles

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 86,541 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front and rear number plates which are the right colour are stuck on black and silver ones at time of test

wiper blades splitting

Fail 25 Nov 2013 86,541 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear number plates which are the right colour are stuck on black and silver ones at time of test

wiper blades splitting

Pass 24 Oct 2012 85,543 miles

Very slight in steering box

Pass 28 Nov 2011 85,249 miles

Nearside front hub has slight leak

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

steering box has play

Fail 12 Nov 2009 84,788 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 84,788 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 82,959 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 81,716 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 80,291 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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EVY 618W is a 1980 Land Rover Series 2 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 15,689 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 EVY 618W, 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 46 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 EVY 618W registered?

EVY 618W is a 1980 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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The MOT history for EVY 618W shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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