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OAS 262

1979 Land Rover 2A

Green Petrol 2247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,993 mi
Last recorded2,993 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 2A68,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAS 262
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,247cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 2,993 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 2,650 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 2,135 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 125 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 97,342 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 89,170 miles

chassie has surface corrotion over a large area

Fail 5 Feb 2010 89,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chassie has surface corrotion over a large area

How Reliable is the Land Rover 2A?

Based on 4,860 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 150
Stop lamp not working 127
brake binding 111
position lamp(s) not working 107
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OAS 262 is a 1979 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 68,975 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OAS 262, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 2A typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 47 years old, this Land Rover 2A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OAS 262?

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What year was OAS 262 registered?

OAS 262 is a 1979 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 10 August 1979.

Is OAS 262 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAS 262 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OAS 262 have outstanding finance?

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