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HHW 54G

1983 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

18,475 mi
Last recorded18,475 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHW 54G
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 18,475 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

battery box slightly corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2017 18,475 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 17,620 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Dec 2016 17,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Dec 2015 16,857 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 16,857 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 16,455 miles

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

parking brake pivot on chassis is secured but not fully

Fail 29 Sep 2014 16,448 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

parking brake pivot on chassis is secured but not fully

Pass 17 Oct 2013 15,918 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 14,989 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 14,982 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Rear Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 13,993 miles

General oil leaks.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 13,036 miles

Both axle pineon seals leaking

Fail 19 Oct 2010 13,031 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Both axle pineon seals leaking

Pass 15 Oct 2009 11,778 miles

both front hub seals weeping

box under drivers seat corroded

corrosion starting nsf outrigger

corrosion starting rear chassis

slight weep to steering box

Fail 1 Oct 2009 11,778 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

both front hub seals weeping

box under drivers seat corroded

corrosion starting nsf outrigger

corrosion starting rear chassis

slight weep to steering box

water pump leaking

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2A?

Based on 6,074 MOT tests across 626 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
626
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 410
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 234
Stop lamp not working 191
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 144
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 139
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HHW 54G is a 1983 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HHW 54G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2A typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HHW 54G is a 1983 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 1 February 1983.

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