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Q257PDE

1985 Land Rover Series 2A

Brown Diesel 3330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,634 mi
Last recorded39,634 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ257PDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,330cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 39,634 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 39,634 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 39,237 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 38,004 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 36,752 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 36,752 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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Q257PDE is a 1985 Land Rover Series 2A in Brown with a 3,330cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Q257PDE, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q257PDE registered?

Q257PDE is a 1985 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 31 July 1985.

Is Q257PDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q257PDE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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