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PST 197J

1979 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,160 mi
Last recorded79,160 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 255,024 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPST 197J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 79,160 miles

several areas of underbody / chassis rusting or previously repaired

Pass 31 Aug 2006 78,620 miles

possible brake fluid leak from rear o/side drum

severe oil leak from engine area starting to contaminate suspension and steering

Pass 30 Jul 2005 78,469 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 78,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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PST 197J is a 1979 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 55,024 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 PST 197J, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PST 197J?

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What year was PST 197J registered?

PST 197J is a 1979 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 11 April 1979.

Is PST 197J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PST 197J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PST 197J have outstanding finance?

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