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NFM 773T

1979 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,319 mi
Last recorded83,319 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 255,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFM 773T
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 83,319 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 82,264 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 82,214 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 82,113 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 82,105 miles

Offside Front Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury around door hinge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 82,031 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 81,914 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 81,851 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 81,770 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 81,655 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 81,355 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 81,290 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 81,133 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 81,110 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 80,937 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 80,926 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 80,839 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 80,832 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 80,740 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 80,931 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 80,457 miles

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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NFM 773T is a 1979 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 55,024 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 NFM 773T, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NFM 773T registered?

NFM 773T is a 1979 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 17 July 1979.

Is NFM 773T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFM 773T shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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