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KRS 656F

1978 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 3527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,100 mi
Last recorded59,100 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Series 241,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRS 656F
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,527cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 59,100 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 59,099 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 59,079 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 59,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 58,845 miles

body surround of offside headlamp corroded

engine knocking , possible crank bearings

front chassis has surface corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2015 58,841 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body surround of offside headlamp corroded

engine knocking , possible crank bearings

front chassis has surface corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2007 58,833 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 58,389 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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KRS 656F is a 1978 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 3,527cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 41,287 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 KRS 656F, 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 48 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 KRS 656F registered?

KRS 656F is a 1978 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 7 September 1978.

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