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EYC 595T

1978 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,773 mi
Last recorded31,773 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Series 241,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYC 595T
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 31,773 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 May 2014 31,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 28,894 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 28,855 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 28,394 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 28,392 miles

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

front offside tyre wall cracking

Pass 21 May 2010 27,861 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 27,860 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 25,767 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 25,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 21,109 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.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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EYC 595T is a 1978 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 41,287 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 EYC 595T, 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 48 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 EYC 595T registered?

EYC 595T is a 1978 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is EYC 595T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYC 595T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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