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FPO 148C

1980 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

7,936 mi
Last recorded7,936 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Series 215,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPO 148C
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,280cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 7,936 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 7,877 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 7,627 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2015 7,614 miles

Centre Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mountings and above (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mountings and above (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 7,472 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 7,319 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 6,922 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

headlight aims slighty fuzzy

Pass 2 Dec 2011 6,596 miles

rear diff oil seal

Pass 2 Dec 2010 6,143 miles

Battery insecure

Both diff pinion oil seals leaking.

Nearside rear brake binding

Offside rear hub oil seal leaking onto backplate

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2009 5,721 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 5,276 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 4,794 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 4,259 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 3,587 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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FPO 148C is a 1980 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 FPO 148C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FPO 148C registered?

FPO 148C is a 1980 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is FPO 148C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPO 148C shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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