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FAW 248C

1979 Land Rover Series 2

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,398 mi
Last recorded11,398 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 255,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAW 248C
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 11,398 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 11,338 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 11,245 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 11,243 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine/transmission/steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake performance very low

Pass 14 Jun 2022 11,189 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine transmission steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 11,189 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine transmission steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 11,113 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 11,049 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 11,047 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 10,971 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 10,971 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear wheels (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2018 10,779 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 10,584 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 10,584 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 10,035 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2016 10,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 9,693 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 9,299 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 8,894 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 8,247 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 7,255 miles

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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FAW 248C is a 1979 Land Rover Series 2 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FAW 248C, 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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What year was FAW 248C registered?

FAW 248C is a 1979 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is FAW 248C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAW 248C shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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