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PHU 456F

1984 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,328 mi
Last recorded17,328 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHU 456F
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 17,328 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 17,328 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anchor mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shackle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner chassis member between bump stop and shackle mounting excessivly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 16,131 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 16,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 15,157 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 15,060 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 13,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake pedal spongy

Fail 13 Aug 2014 13,876 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

brake pedal spongy

Pass 24 Jul 2013 11,905 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

HEAVY OIL LEAK.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2012 10,690 miles

some scatching on o/s/f screen

Fail 1 Aug 2012 10,690 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

some scatching on o/s/f screen

Pass 3 Aug 2011 9,683 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 8,812 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 8,766 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 7,617 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2A?

Based on 6,074 MOT tests across 626 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
626
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 410
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 234
Stop lamp not working 191
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 144
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 139
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PHU 456F is a 1984 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PHU 456F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2A typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 42 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PHU 456F is a 1984 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 8 October 1984.

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