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HLM 522C

1978 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,048 mi
Last recorded66,048 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Series 2A62,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLM 522C
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 66,048 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 66,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively doesn't clear windscreen properly (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole in l/h rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively doesn't clear windscreen properly (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings several holes in r/h center chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 66,037 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

All front suspension components corroded

All rear suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front sidelight dim

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 65,483 miles

All four tyres cracked and perished

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front bulkhead corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2014 65,469 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

chassis rusted

Pass 18 Feb 2013 65,194 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

corossion o/s center chasis

corossion to n/s bulkhesd

Fail 18 Feb 2013 65,194 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

corossion o/s center chasis

corossion to n/s bulkhesd

Pass 3 Feb 2012 64,298 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 61,296 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2011 63,273 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 63,272 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 62,042 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 62,042 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 61,103 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 60,985 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 59,723 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 59,634 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

bulk head and inner wing holed but not a prescribed area

Pass 22 May 2006 58,070 miles

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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HLM 522C is a 1978 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 62,042 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 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HLM 522C, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HLM 522C registered?

HLM 522C is a 1978 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is HLM 522C safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLM 522C shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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