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FMA 212F

1983 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

48,642 mi
Last recorded48,642 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 253,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMA 212F
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 48,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 48,258 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 47,745 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 47,744 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 47,129 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 47,127 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 46,746 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

gearbox crossmember corroded

imbalance in front brakes

slight imbalance in rear brakes

Fail 7 Jun 2013 46,737 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

gearbox crossmember corroded

imbalance in front brakes

slight imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,158 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

large corrosion hole in offside front wheel arch

Fail 28 May 2012 46,127 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

large hole corrosion hole in offside front wheel arch

Pass 8 Jun 2011 45,779 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 45,418 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 45,410 miles

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2009 45,214 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 45,214 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

all tyres deteriorating

Pass 27 May 2008 44,998 miles

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

offside front suspension shackle twisted slightly

radiator has slight leak possibly top hose?

Pass 22 May 2007 44,796 miles

handbrake linkage worn

Pass 7 Jun 2006 44,641 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 44,641 miles

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2005 44,421 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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FMA 212F is a 1983 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 53,458 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 FMA 212F, 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 43 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 FMA 212F registered?

FMA 212F is a 1983 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 14 June 1983.

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