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GSL 117J

1982 Land Rover 2A

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,261 mi
Last recorded9,261 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 2A46,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSL 117J
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 9,261 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 9,153 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 9,031 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 8,878 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 8,728 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 8,537 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 8,535 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 May 2011 8,265 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 7,444 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 6,903 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 6,902 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2008 5,894 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 5,320 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 5,317 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2006 4,989 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

How Reliable is the Land Rover 2A?

Based on 4,860 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 150
Stop lamp not working 127
brake binding 111
position lamp(s) not working 107
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GSL 117J is a 1982 Land Rover 2A in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 46,261 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GSL 117J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 2A typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 44 years old, this Land Rover 2A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GSL 117J registered?

GSL 117J is a 1982 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 16 February 1982.

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