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OAB 168K

1979 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,869 mi
Last recorded57,869 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2006
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 255,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAB 168K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2006 57,869 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket becoming insecure

slight play in steering idler

Fail 13 Jun 2006 57,859 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket becoming insecure

slight play in steering idler

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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OAB 168K is a 1979 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OAB 168K, 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.

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What year was OAB 168K registered?

OAB 168K is a 1979 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 1 December 1979.

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