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LHD 219W

1981 Land Rover Series 2 A

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,021 mi
Last recorded53,021 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHD 219W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2 A
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 53,021 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle is rusty in places

Pass 15 Feb 2022 53,018 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 53,004 miles

both rear hubs have slight play,

Pass 7 Mar 2017 52,589 miles

Oil leak underside of engine/ gearbox ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 52,589 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working at rear both (1.2.1b)

Oil leak underside of engine/ gearbox ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 52,312 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 52,241 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 52,225 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 52,184 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 52,059 miles

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 21 May 2012 51,931 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 51,852 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 51,723 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 51,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 51,535 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 51,480 miles

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

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

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Aug 2006 51,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre damaged

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2 A?

Based on 1,003 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
457
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 27
brake binding 22
Stop lamp not working 22
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LHD 219W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 2 A in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 2 A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LHD 219W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 A typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 45 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LHD 219W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 2 A, first registered on 1 April 1981.

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