MOT Status
ValidMileage
60,912 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
rear diff seal slight weep
slight bind on brakes
pitman arm splines require attention
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
pitman arm splines require attention
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine and gearbox leaking oil
front and rear axles leaking oil
parking brake lever has very little reserve travel
rear tyres perished
driver and pasenger doors not fitted at time of test
How Reliable is the Land Rover 2A?
Based on 4,860 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OEU 159J is a 1980 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,238cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1980 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 42,896 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 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OEU 159J, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover 2A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of OEU 159J?
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What year was OEU 159J registered?
OEU 159J is a 1980 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 10 April 1980.
Is OEU 159J safe to buy?
The MOT history for OEU 159J shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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