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GJX 168Y

1983 Land Rover Series 2

Yellow Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,301 mi
Last recorded80,301 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 253,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJX 168Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 80,301 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end. (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 80,297 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end. (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 80,193 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak various ()

both front hub seals leaking slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2016 79,933 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front hub oil seals leaking

nearside engine mounting rubber deteriorated

oil leaks

rear silencer deteriorated

slight play in rear propshaft u/j

Fail 11 Apr 2016 79,922 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front hub oil seals leaking

nearside engine mounting rubber deteriorated

oil leaks

rear silencer deteriorated

slight play in rear propshaft u/j

Pass 9 Apr 2015 79,559 miles

chassis and under body coated in bitumen

exhaust corroded

nearside front hub oil leak

slight play in both rear shock absorber lower bushes

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

various oil leaks

Pass 5 Apr 2014 78,908 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

CHASSIS COVERED IN BITUMEN

OIL LEAK NEARSIDE FRONT HUB

Pass 9 Mar 2013 75,207 miles

slight oil leak on gear box

Fail 27 Feb 2013 75,267 miles

Offside Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

slight oil leak on gear box

Pass 10 Mar 2012 73,394 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 73,165 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 72,978 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 72,667 miles

battery insecure

o/s front tyre perished outer wall

side play at steering wheel close to limit

slight play in n/s drag link

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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GJX 168Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 2 in Yellow with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 GJX 168Y, 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 GJX 168Y registered?

GJX 168Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 15 July 1983.

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