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PAC 518M

1973 Land Rover Series 2

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

15,258 mi
Last recorded15,258 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 253,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAC 518M
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 15,258 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 15,258 miles

Central Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 14,151 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside ends (2.2.B.1f)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 May 2016 14,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside ends (2.2.B.1f)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 13,647 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 13,647 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 12,246 miles

Oil leak

all leaf spring bushes deteriorating

brake balance close to limit

bulkhead area corroding

chassis corroding

offside front tyre perishing

slight noise steering column area

Fail 17 Jun 2013 12,234 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hole in drivers floor pan

Pass 10 May 2012 11,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

hole in drivers floor not in prescribed area

Fail 8 May 2012 11,591 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

hole in drivers floor not in prescribed area

Pass 6 May 2011 11,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside and offside front floor pans corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2011 11,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside and offside front floor pans corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2010 10,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 9,605 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 9,605 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 9,605 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 8,563 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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PAC 518M is a 1973 Land Rover Series 2 in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 53,517 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 PAC 518M, 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 53 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 PAC 518M registered?

PAC 518M is a 1973 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 4 October 1973.

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