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LVG 248B

1975 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,320 mi
Last recorded13,320 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Series 221,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVG 248B
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 13,320 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

slight bind n/s front

Pass 5 Jun 2013 12,957 miles

All tyres badley perished

Bonnet stay straps perished

Both rear bump stop & rebound straps missing

Front & rear prop shaft front universal joints slightly worn

Front prop shaft splines worn & gaitor split

Nail in offside rear tyre

No trailer socket fitted

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 12,944 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres badley perished

Bonnet stay straps perished

Both rear bump stop & rebound straps missing

Front & rear prop shaft front universal joints slightly worn

Front prop shaft splines worn & gaitor split

Nail in offside rear tyre

No trailer socket fitted

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 12,024 miles

All four tyre walls cracking/deteriorating.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 10,687 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

play in off side rear wheel bearing, not considered to be excessive

rear axle bump stops not fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2010 8,830 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 7,082 miles

Front brake balance nearing 25% limit, (23%).

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 5,262 miles

Brake pedal travels about halfway, not considered excessive, efforts good.

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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LVG 248B is a 1975 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1975 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 21,761 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LVG 248B, 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 51 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 LVG 248B registered?

LVG 248B is a 1975 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 6 March 1975.

Is LVG 248B safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVG 248B shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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