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OCV 383F

1981 Land Rover SERIES2

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,989 mi
Last recorded71,989 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCV 383F
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES2
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 71,989 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 71,226 miles

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r wheel has been repaired by welding

o/s n/s/r chassis slightly corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2015 71,168 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear has been welded

gearbox oil leak

o/s n/s/r chassis slightly corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2015 71,168 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2014 68,830 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 68,746 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 68,230 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 67,821 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 67,415 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 67,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 66,791 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 66,144 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 65,579 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 65,579 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES2?

Based on 1,135 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
403
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Stop lamp not working 39
Headlamp not working on main beam 39
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 36
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OCV 383F is a 1981 Land Rover SERIES2 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

The most common reason a Land Rover SERIES2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OCV 383F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES2 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 45 years old, this Land Rover SERIES2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OCV 383F registered?

OCV 383F is a 1981 Land Rover SERIES2, first registered on 22 October 1981.

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