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HDM 866N

1975 Land Rover Series 2

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

2,919 mi
Last recorded2,919 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Series 221,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDM 866N
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 2,919 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 2,919 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 2,918 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 2,918 miles

service brake requires adjusting.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 2,918 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 2,918 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 2,918 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 2,918 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 2,918 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 2,918 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

gearbox mountings split

Pass 6 Nov 2006 2,918 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 2,918 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 2,918 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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HDM 866N is a 1975 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1975 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 21,761 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 HDM 866N, 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 51 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HDM 866N?

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What year was HDM 866N registered?

HDM 866N is a 1975 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is HDM 866N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDM 866N shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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