MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,908 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Headlamp missing (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
drivers door checkstrap insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
diff oil leak nearside front swivel
off side chassis body mount corroded but not affecting structure
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside front swivel joint gaiter split
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
nearside front swivel joint gaiter split
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
n/s/r tyre wall cracked
noise from o/s brake drum when wheel rotated
o/s/f hub dust cover deteriorated
slight play at n/s/f hub
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
n/s/r tyre wall cracked
noise from o/s brake drum when wheel rotated
o/s/f hub dust cover deteriorated
slight play at n/s/f hub
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
gaiter covering near-side front hub swivel badly detiorated
loud rubbing noise from off-side rear hub/ brake when wheel rotated
outer wall of near-side rear tyre deeply cracked & perished
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
An item not tested (Manual)
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
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RKP 605W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 2 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1981 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 51,772 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 RKP 605W, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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RKP 605W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 3 July 1981.
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