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NSG 983A

1979 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,518 mi
Last recorded56,518 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 255,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSG 983A
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 56,518 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 56,188 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 55,949 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 55,657 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 55,179 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 55,179 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2015 54,869 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 54,720 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 54,396 miles

slight corrosion to rear axle

Fail 30 Oct 2009 54,396 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion to rear axle

Pass 3 May 2007 53,632 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 53,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 51,088 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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NSG 983A is a 1979 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NSG 983A, 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

How do I check the history of NSG 983A?

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What year was NSG 983A registered?

NSG 983A is a 1979 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 1 February 1979.

Is NSG 983A safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSG 983A shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NSG 983A have outstanding finance?

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