MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
rear body suports (not mount) corroded
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?
Based on 8,346 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KVS 255 is a 1978 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 KVS 255, 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 KVS 255 registered?
KVS 255 is a 1978 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 18 September 1978.
Is KVS 255 safe to buy?
The MOT history for KVS 255 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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