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GUG 816N

1974 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 9999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

51,425 mi
Last recorded51,425 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Series 250,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUG 816N
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine9,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 51,425 miles

Tyres perishing

Fail 23 Aug 2016 51,425 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyres perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2015 51,312 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked and perished

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

offside seat belt area has slight corrison

Fail 14 Aug 2015 51,312 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked and perished

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

offside seat belt area has slight corrison

Pass 4 Oct 2011 50,993 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 50,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 50,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

TWO O/S TYRES SHOWING PERISH

Pass 22 Jan 2007 50,332 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 50,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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GUG 816N is a 1974 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 9,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 50,285 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 GUG 816N, 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 52 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 GUG 816N registered?

GUG 816N is a 1974 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 11 October 1974.

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