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MWV 315J

1981 Land Rover Series 2

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,352 mi
Last recorded38,352 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 251,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWV 315J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 38,352 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Heavy surface corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis within prescribed area.

Nearside front chassis corroded outside prescribed area

engine / transmission oil leaks, but not excessive.

Pass 18 Aug 2017 38,232 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside chassis corroded, just outside prescribed area

Pass 15 Feb 2016 37,522 miles

All tyres are perished.

Offside & nearside chassis slightly corroded.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 37,499 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

All tyres are perished

Offside and nearside chassis slightly corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 37,358 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 37,358 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 36,784 miles

Offside headlamp beam image on upper limit.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 36,388 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 36,126 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 36,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 35,409 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 33,965 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,829 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 32,822 miles

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

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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MWV 315J is a 1981 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 51,772 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 MWV 315J, 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 45 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 MWV 315J registered?

MWV 315J is a 1981 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 17 February 1981.

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The MOT history for MWV 315J shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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