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JSU 758

1988 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,695 mi
Last recorded91,695 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Series 261,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSU 758
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 91,695 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 67,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 67,361 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 66,880 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 66,880 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 66,664 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 66,640 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

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

play in all the prop joints

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 66,297 miles

n/s/f hub seal leaking

o/s/f hub seal leaking

Fail 29 Jul 2010 66,297 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

n/s/f hub seal leaking

o/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 8 Jul 2009 66,057 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 65,665 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 65,665 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 65,064 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 65,064 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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JSU 758 is a 1988 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 61,188 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 JSU 758, 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 38 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 JSU 758 registered?

JSU 758 is a 1988 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 1 June 1988.

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