MOT Status
ValidMileage
11,398 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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
Oil leak, but not excessive engine transmission steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine transmission steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
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
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?
Based on 8,346 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of FAW 248C?
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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.
Does FAW 248C have outstanding finance?
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