MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,160 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
several areas of underbody / chassis rusting or previously repaired
possible brake fluid leak from rear o/side drum
severe oil leak from engine area starting to contaminate suspension and steering
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
You can check the full history of PST 197J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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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