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JSU 209

1988 Land Rover Series 2A

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

9,119 mi
Last recorded9,119 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSU 209
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 9,119 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 9,116 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2016 9,025 miles

Battery positive clamp not tight.

Offside Front door mounted mirror damaged, three others exist.

Oil leaking from N/S & O/S front axle steering swivil joints.

Fail 28 Jul 2016 9,025 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Fuel pipe union leaking Connection to carb (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure upper shackle bolt not long enough to reach the full extent of the locking nut. (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery positive clamp not tight.

Offside Front door mounted mirror damaged, three others exist.

Oil leaking from N/S & O/S front axle steering swivil joints.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 8,804 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 8,804 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 8,450 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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JSU 209 is a 1988 Land Rover Series 2A in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JSU 209, 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 38 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 JSU 209 registered?

JSU 209 is a 1988 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is JSU 209 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSU 209 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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